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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Mannheim:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Mannheim costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.90 (€-12.30). The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 28m 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 Saarbrücken to Mannheim
How to get from Saarbrücken to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:05 PM1h54Saarbrücken11:59 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:05 PM1h54Saarbrücken11:59 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TGV 955110:58 AM1h18Saarbrücken Hbf12:16 PMMannheim Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
41029:47 AM1h34Saarbrücken Hbf11:21 AMMannheim Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
12523 · S110:02 AM2h01Saarbrücken Hbf12:03 PMMannheim Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
12521 · S29:02 AM2h01Saarbrücken Hbf11:03 AMMannheim Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:55 PM1h35Saarbrücken3:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Mannheim:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Mannheim costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Mannheim by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn.
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