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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €62, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Mannheim:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Mannheim costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 6h 27m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Mannheim:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Mannheim costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
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