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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a train costs an average of $352.
Distance: 863 miles (1389 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$130 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $352 Average price | $359 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 0m Average total duration 23h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Madrid to Mannheim:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Mannheim costing on average $178 (€144).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Mannheim costing on average $352 (€285).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
Train takes on average 35h 36m.
Tickets start at around $130 (€106) compared to roughly $359 (€291) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $229 (€185). The journey takes 23h 30m versus 18h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Madrid to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM28h05Madrid11:40 AMMannheim$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:35 AM28h05Madrid11:40 AMMannheim$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:30 PM24h05Madrid1:35 PMMannheim$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:35 AM28h05Madrid10:40 AMMannheim$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Mannheim:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Mannheim costing on average $178 (€144).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Mannheim costing on average $352 (€285).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
Train takes on average 35h 36m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air France, Iberia, KLM to go to Mannheim by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Lufthansa, Iberia.
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