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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Kaiserslautern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Kaiserslautern costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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