How to travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $670.

Distance: 242 miles (390 km)

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$670

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Mannheim costing on average $143 (€118).

A bus is $598 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Mannheim costing on average $670 (€553).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 10h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim among Omio's users.

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from Rotterdam to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM9h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM9h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2027 · ICE 225
    8:05 AM4h48
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621
    9:15 AM6h06
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:21 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1101One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 29
    8:15 AM6h38
    Rotterdam Centraal
    2:53 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1251One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 107
    9:15 AM5h11
    Rotterdam Centraal
    2:26 PMMannheim Hbf
    $1341One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 PM10h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM10h40
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    8:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM10h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:55 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA910+BA CityflyerBA4455
    3:15 PM7h25
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    10:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $6411One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA908+BA CityflyerBA4451
    10:50 AM7h30
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    6:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $6411One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA910+BA CityflyerBA4451
    10:50 AM11h50
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    10:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $6411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim 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 Rotterdam to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Mannheim costing on average $143 (€118).

A bus is $598 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Mannheim costing on average $670 (€553).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 10h 17m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Mannheim is approximately 242 miles (390 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Mannheim is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Thai Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Mannheim:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.
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