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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 26, while a train costs an average of CHF 71.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 71 Average price | CHF 26 Average price Cheapest | CHF 60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Mannheim:
A bus is CHF 45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Mannheim costing on average CHF 71.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around CHF 71 compared to roughly CHF 60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 10. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Mannheim
How to get from Maastricht to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:30 AM 8h30 Maastricht 4:00 PM Mannheim CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 AM 8h30 Maastricht 4:00 PM Mannheim CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:45 AM 7h20 Maastricht 7:05 PM Mannheim CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Mannheim:
A bus is CHF 45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Mannheim costing on average CHF 71.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
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