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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m 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 |
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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 $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Mannheim costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
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.
304801:50 PM1h45Saarbrücken3:35 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
304801:50 PM1h45Saarbrücken3:35 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 95533:00 PM1h16Saarbrücken Hbf4:16 PMMannheim Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 11301:27 PM1h33Saarbrücken Hbf3:00 PMMannheim Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
ICE 5638:27 AM1h30Saarbrücken Hbf9:57 AMMannheim Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
41029:47 AM1h34Saarbrücken Hbf11:21 AMMannheim Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 PM1h54Saarbrücken11:59 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM1h35Saarbrücken3:45 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Mannheim:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Mannheim costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Mannheim by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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