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How to get from Mannheim to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mannheim to Cologne.
There are 2 travel options from Mannheim to Cologne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Cologne from Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Cologne:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Mannheim to Cologne.
The fastest way to get to Cologne from Mannheim is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 28 min.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes 3 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 120 miles (193 km) between Mannheim and Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Cologne is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cologne from Mannheim as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mannheim to Cologne:
- Most travelers take a train from Mannheim Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Mannheim to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Mannheim to Cologne tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Mannheim to Cologne tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 8 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Mannheim to Cologne.
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