How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 150 miles (243 km)

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$120

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3h 31m

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from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim

How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
07:48AM3h01
Gelsenkirchen
10:49AMMannheim
$651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
07:48AM3h01
Gelsenkirchen
10:49AMMannheim
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
02:13PM2h40
Gelsenkirchen
04:53PMMannheim
$901One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
06:09AM2h44
Gelsenkirchen
08:53AMMannheim
$751One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
08:09AM2h44
Gelsenkirchen
10:53AMMannheim
$751One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
12:09PM2h44
Gelsenkirchen
02:53PMMannheim
$751One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim:

A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim costing on average $113 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 47m.

Bus takes on average 7h 47m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim is approximately 150 miles (243 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.

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