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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m 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 |
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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 $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bonn costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
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.
FlixBus12:15 PM2h45Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)3:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:15 PM2h45Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)3:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 614 · ICE 820 · 10910 · 108138:34 AM2h00Mannheim Hbf10:34 AMBonn-Beuel station$1281One-way3 transfers
Other options
ICE 10498:39 AM2h04Mannheim Hbf10:43 AMBonn Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
ICE 1012 · ICE 10209:07 AM2h36Mannheim Hbf11:43 AMBonn Hbf$871One-way1 transfer
ICE 614 · IC 20078:34 AM2h02Mannheim Hbf10:36 AMBonn Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 PM3h30Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)9:35 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM3h35Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)7:05 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Bonn:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Bonn costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bonn by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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