How to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

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Compare bus and train for Mannheim to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

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from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

How to get from Mannheim to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM0h55
    Mannheim
    8:25 AMKarlsruhe
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM0h55
    Mannheim
    8:25 AMKarlsruhe
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM0h55
    Mannheim
    8:25 AMKarlsruhe
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:30 AM0h55
    Mannheim
    7:25 AMKarlsruhe
    81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mannheim and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Karlsruhe:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Karlsruhe costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Karlsruhe to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Karlsruhe's main attractions, including the Karlsruhe Palace, ZKM Center for Art and Media, and the Botanical Garden.
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