How to travel from Kraków to Mannheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $406.

Distance: 512 miles (824 km)

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$406

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$100

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$102

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$198

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4h 55m

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2h 55m

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13h 6m

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12h 36m

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30m

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17h 18m

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16h 48m

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9h 49m

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2.5 - 4.9kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Mannheim is a train with an average price of $100 (€83).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Mannheim costing on average $102 (€85).

A train is $306 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Mannheim costing on average $406 (€339).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 6m.

Bus takes on average 17h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 54m sooner (2h 55m by flight vs 9h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $406 (€339) compared to roughly $198 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Kraków to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · Bus RE1 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:46 PM13h36
    Kraków Główny
    3:22 AMMannheim Hbf
    $581One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · Bus RE1 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:46 PM13h36
    Kraków Główny
    3:22 AMMannheim Hbf
    $581One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • Avion Express MaltaEW2735
    1:05 PM1h35
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    2:40 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186
    2:34 PM15h55
    Kraków Główny
    6:29 AMMannheim Hbf
    $721One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnTLK 3829 · EC 42 · ICE 699
    12:16 PM15h06
    Kraków Główny
    3:22 AMMannheim Hbf
    $1081One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · 3359 · ICE 5323
    2:17 PM16h12
    Kraków Główny
    6:29 AMMannheim Hbf
    $1211One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM15h05
    Kraków, Airport
    3:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 AM15h35
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    3:00 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM19h50
    Kraków, Airport
    3:25 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO381
    5:40 AM4h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO381
    2:55 PM18h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO381
    1:45 PM19h55
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków 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 Kraków to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Mannheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Mannheim is a train with an average price of $100 (€83).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Mannheim costing on average $102 (€85).

A train is $306 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Mannheim costing on average $406 (€339).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 6m.

Bus takes on average 17h 18m.

The distance from Kraków to Mannheim is approximately 512 miles (824 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Mannheim is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków 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 Kraków to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Wizz Air, Lufthansa.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków 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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