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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 113, while a train costs an average of DKK 253.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 253 Average price | DKK 113 Average price Cheapest | DKK 153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Saarbrücken:
A bus is DKK 140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Saarbrücken costing on average DKK 253.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around DKK 253 compared to roughly DKK 153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 99. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Saarbrücken
How to get from Mannheim to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:30 PM 1h45 Mannheim 2:15 PM Saarbrücken DKK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:30 PM 1h45 Mannheim 2:15 PM Saarbrücken DKK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

12:30 PM 1h45 Mannheim 2:15 PM Saarbrücken DKK 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:30 AM 1h45 Mannheim 1:15 PM Saarbrücken DKK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:40 PM 1h45 Mannheim 4:25 PM Saarbrücken DKK 76 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:40 PM 1h45 Mannheim 3:25 PM Saarbrücken DKK 96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Saarbrücken:
A bus is DKK 140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Saarbrücken costing on average DKK 253.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Regional-Express to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV.
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