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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Bonn:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bonn costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€71) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Bonn
How to get from Mannheim to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:15 AM2h45Mannheim2:00 PMBonn$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:15 AM2h45Mannheim2:00 PMBonn$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 AM2h45Mannheim2:00 PMBonn$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 AM2h45Mannheim1:00 PMBonn$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Bonn:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bonn costing on average $85 (€71).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Bonn by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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