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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg 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 Salzburg to Mannheim:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mannheim costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $275 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Mannheim costing on average $319 (€256).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Mannheim
How to get from Salzburg to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 618+
790469:07 PM6h48Salzburg Hbf3:55 AMMannheim Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 618+
790469:07 PM6h48Salzburg Hbf3:55 AMMannheim Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH11052:20 PM1h00Salzburg Airport3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4971One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 618+
790469:07 PM6h48Salzburg Hbf3:55 AMMannheim Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
ICE 568 · 19132 · ICE 770+
790126:46 AM5h14Salzburg Hbf12:00 PMMannheim Hbf$751One-way3 transfers
RJ 1298 · ICE 6107:08 AM5h10Salzburg Hbf12:18 PMMannheim Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM8h15Salzburg, P+R Süd7:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM9h25Salzburg, P+R Süd9:40 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM8h30Salzburg, P+R Süd1:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$531One-way1 transfer
EW4344 · EW20475:45 PM3h30Salzburg Airport9:15 PMStuttgart Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
LH110310:05 AM1h00Salzburg Airport11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4971One-way0 transfers
LH11096:00 AM1h00Salzburg Airport7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Mannheim:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mannheim costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $275 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Mannheim costing on average $319 (€256).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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