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Compare bus and train for Mainz to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Mannheim
How to get from Mainz to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S510:22 AM1h19Mainz Hbf11:41 AMMannheim Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
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ICE 16408:42 PM0h39Mainz Hbf9:21 PMMannheim Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 16408:42 PM0h39Mainz Hbf9:21 PMMannheim Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
S69:52 AM1h23Mainz Hbf11:15 AMMannheim Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
449311:17 AM0h50Mainz Hbf12:07 PMMannheim Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
44919:13 AM0h50Mainz Hbf10:03 AMMannheim Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCB to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCB.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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