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Compare bus, flight, and train for Zadar to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zadar to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, while a flight costs an average of $409.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$122 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $137 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zadar to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Zadar to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Mannheim:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zadar to Mannheim costing on average $137.
A bus is $288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Mannheim costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 54m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 17h 24m versus 11h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zadar to Mannheim
How to get from Zadar to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zadar to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:00 PM 17h30 Zadar 10:30 AM Mannheim $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 17h30 Zadar 10:30 AM Mannheim $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:00 PM 17h30 Zadar 10:30 AM Mannheim $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:00 PM 17h30 Zadar 11:30 AM Mannheim $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zadar to Mannheim:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zadar to Mannheim costing on average $137.
A bus is $288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zadar to Mannheim costing on average $409.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 54m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zadar and Mannheim as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lovinac and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Flights mostly depart from Zadar Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Edelweiss Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Mannheim by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Croatia Airlines, Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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