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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Basel:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $53.
A bus is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $524.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
The journey is about 36m faster (2h 18m by train vs 2h 54m by car) and roughly $58 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 vs $111). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Basel
How to get from Mannheim to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h55Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h55Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ECE 1518:46 AM2h08Mannheim Hbf10:54 AMBasel SBB$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1072:39 PM2h11Mannheim Hbf4:50 PMBasel SBB$441One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1018:37 AM2h11Mannheim Hbf10:48 AMBasel SBB$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 27911:37 AM2h11Mannheim Hbf1:48 PMBasel SBB$541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 AM4h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)1:40 PMBasel, Bahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 AM4h30Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 PM3h35Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$241One-way0 transfers
BA911 · BA7586:10 AM4h45Frankfurt am Main Airport10:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5681One-way1 transfer- ICE 616+
LH12046:34 AM7h21Mannheim Hbf1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$8951One-way1 transfer - ICE 1014+LH12047:07 AM6h48Mannheim Hbf1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$8971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Basel:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $53.
A bus is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $524.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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