How to travel from Vienna to Mannheim

There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Mannheim including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $66 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Mannheim:

A bus is $123 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $188 (€157).

A bus is $422 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Mannheim costing on average $487 (€407).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Bus takes on average 12h 6m.

The distance from Vienna to Mannheim is approximately 369 miles (595 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Mannheim is:

• Around 95 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Mannheim:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Mannheim by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn to go to Mannheim by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Mannheim with the following travel companies:

• 18 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.

For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.