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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Karlsruhe to Mannheim:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Mannheim costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Mannheim
How to get from Karlsruhe to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 AM0h55Karlsruhe Hbf4:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:50 AM0h55Karlsruhe Hbf4:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 2028:59 AM0h23Karlsruhe Hbf9:22 AMMannheim Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 19479:35 AM0h33Karlsruhe Hbf10:08 AMMannheim Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- IC 604021:24 AM0h29Karlsruhe Hbf1:53 AMMannheim Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- S99:12 AM0h53Karlsruhe Hbf10:05 AMMannheim Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Mannheim:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Mannheim costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 31m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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