How to travel from Hamburg to Mannheim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $392.

Distance: 289 miles (466 km)

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Driving

$119

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$54

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$392

Average price

$33

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

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9h 30m

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3h 57m

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1h 57m

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6h 5m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $54 (€45).

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

A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Mannheim costing on average $119 (€100).

A bus is $339 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Mannheim costing on average $392 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 8m sooner (4h 57m by train vs 6h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $119 (€100) compared to roughly $33 (€28) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:39 PM12h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:39 PM12h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4180
    7:50 AM1h05
    Hamburg Airport
    8:55 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 513
    4:27 AM4h58
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:25 AMMannheim Hbf
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 573
    5:29 AM4h28
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:57 AMMannheim Hbf
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 773
    3:29 PM4h28
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:57 PMMannheim Hbf
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM8h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 AM9h25
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    7:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:01 PM10h59
    Hamburg Harburg
    2:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7046
    8:10 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    9:20 PMStuttgart Airport
    $2541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4225
    6:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    7:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH27
    7:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    8:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $54 (€45).

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

A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Mannheim costing on average $119 (€100).

A bus is $339 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Mannheim costing on average $392 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Hamburg to Mannheim is approximately 289 miles (466 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Mannheim is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, British Airways to go to Mannheim by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.

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