How to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus and train for Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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$30

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$7

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$16

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1h 26m

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1h 31m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mannheim and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30484
    5:00 AM1h10
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30484
    5:00 AM1h10
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1012
    9:11 AM0h31
    Mannheim Hbf
    9:42 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 614
    8:38 AM0h34
    Mannheim Hbf
    9:12 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 774
    8:08 AM0h37
    Mannheim Hbf
    8:45 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 692
    9:33 AM0h40
    Mannheim Hbf
    10:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30480
    3:40 PM1h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM1h10
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM1h10
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main, 68,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mannheim and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

The distance from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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