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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg 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 Vienna to Mannheim:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $135 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Mannheim
How to get from Vienna to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM12h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM12h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS2651:20 PM1h10Vienna International Airport2:30 PMStuttgart Airport$4441One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 2249:28 AM7h37Vienna Hbf5:05 PMMannheim Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 91211:28 AM7h40Vienna Hbf7:08 PMMannheim Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 2249:28 AM7h44Vienna Hbf5:12 PMMannheim Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM11h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM12h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:35 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM12h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:50 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)$731One-way1 transfer
EW27558:25 AM1h15Vienna International Airport9:40 AMStuttgart Airport$1921One-way0 transfers
OS20911:20 AM1h30Vienna International Airport12:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
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ICE 10911:20 AM5h06Vienna International Airport4:26 PMMannheim Hbf$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Mannheim:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $135 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 98 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
- 19 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta.
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