How to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim

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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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Driving

$108

Average price

$45

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Cheapest

$319

Average price

$27

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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4h 5m

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Fastest

1h 5m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 56m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.3kg

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

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

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from Salzburg to Mannheim

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618+Bayerische Regiobahn79046
    9:07 PM6h48
    Salzburg Hbf
    3:55 AMMannheim Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618+Bayerische Regiobahn79046
    9:07 PM6h48
    Salzburg Hbf
    3:55 AMMannheim Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1105
    2:20 PM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618+Bayerische Regiobahn79046
    9:07 PM6h48
    Salzburg Hbf
    3:55 AMMannheim Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 568 · 19132 · ICE 770+Bayerische Regiobahn79012
    6:46 AM5h14
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:00 PMMannheim Hbf
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 1298 · ICE 610
    7:08 AM5h10
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:18 PMMannheim Hbf
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM8h15
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    7:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 AM9h25
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    9:40 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM8h30
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    1:25 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4344 · EW2047
    5:45 PM3h30
    Salzburg Airport
    9:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1103
    10:05 AM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4971One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1109
    6:00 AM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 7h 9m.

The distance from Salzburg to Mannheim is approximately 239 miles (385 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Mannheim is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Mannheim:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 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).
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.

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