How to travel from Lausanne to Mannheim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lausanne to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $93.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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from Lausanne to Mannheim

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

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

  • FlixBus
    1:20 AM6h55
    Lausanne
    8:15 AMMannheim
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    1:20 AM6h55
    Lausanne
    8:15 AMMannheim
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:20 AM6h55
    Lausanne
    8:15 AMMannheim
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:00 AM8h00
    Lausanne
    5:00 PMMannheim
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Mannheim costing on average $93.

A bus is $208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Mannheim costing on average $256.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

Flight takes on average 6h 43m.

The distance from Lausanne to Mannheim is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Mannheim is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lausanne to Mannheim:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne 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.
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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