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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$2 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Heidelberg:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Heidelberg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Heidelberg
How to get from Mannheim to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 23489:23 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf9:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
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IC 23489:23 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf9:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
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IC 23489:23 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf9:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 204011:23 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf11:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
47536:47 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf6:58 AMHeidelberg Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
S77:19 AM0h11Mannheim Hbf7:30 AMHeidelberg Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Heidelberg:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Heidelberg costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 24m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Heidelberg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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