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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€77 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €250 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mannheim to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mannheim to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

There are 3 options to travel to Zurich from Mannheim including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
A bus is $163 (€147) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Zurich costing on average $182 (€165).
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Zurich costing on average $33 (€30).
The fastest way from Mannheim to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 14 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 146 miles (236 km) between Mannheim and Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Zurich is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 20 flights a day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Mannheim to Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mannheim to Zurich:
- Most travelers take a bus from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Most travelers take a train from Mannheim Hbf to Zurich HB.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mannheim to Zurich:
- You can take a bus from Mannheim to Zurich with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Mannheim to Zurich.
- You can go to Zurich from Mannheim by plane with Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $451 (€407) with Lufthansa from Mannheim to Zurich on Omio.
- You can take a train from Mannheim to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Mannheim to Zurich.
Yes, there are direct routes from Mannheim to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Zurich with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee.
- You can find 7 direct flights per day to Zurich with Lufthansa.
- You can check for a direct train to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB Nightjet with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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