How to travel from Karlsruhe to Mannheim

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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 $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. 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 $5.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

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from Karlsruhe to Mannheim

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

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:26AM0h48
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:14AMMannheim Hbf
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
10:26AM0h48
Karlsruhe Hbf
11:14AMMannheim Hbf
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 376
07:59AM0h23
Karlsruhe Hbf
08:22AMMannheim Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche BahnICE 76
06:37AM0h23
Karlsruhe Hbf
07:00AMMannheim Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 204
06:59AM0h23
Karlsruhe Hbf
07:22AMMannheim Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 378
05:59AM0h23
Karlsruhe Hbf
06:22AMMannheim Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Mannheim.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Mannheim including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Mannheim is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Mannheim costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 23m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Mannheim is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Mannheim is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Mannheim:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Mannheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain to go to Mannheim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe 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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