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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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€15 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Mannheim.

There are 2 ways to get from Heidelberg to Mannheim: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Mannheim:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The fastest way from Heidelberg to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Mannheim that take longer:
Getting to Mannheim by bus takes 24 min on average.
Mannheim is approximately 11 miles (18 km) away from Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Mannheim is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Heidelberg to Mannheim as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Mannheim:
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains from Heidelberg to Mannheim most often leave from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Heidelberg to Mannheim:
- You can go to Mannheim from Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Heidelberg to Mannheim on Omio.
- You can travel from Heidelberg to Mannheim by train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) or Süwex. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $7 (€6) with FlixTrain from Heidelberg to Mannheim.
Yes, there are direct routes from Heidelberg to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Mannheim with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Mannheim with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) or Süwex.
Direct services to Mannheim tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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