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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€81 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €220 Average price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Mannheim.

You can get to Mannheim from Zurich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Mannheim from Zurich is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mannheim:
Taking a bus costs $115 (€104) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $134 (€121).
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mannheim costing on average $33 (€30).
The fastest way from Zurich to Mannheim is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Mannheim that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 35 min.
Getting to Mannheim by train takes 3 h 16 min on average.
The distance from Zurich to Mannheim is approximately 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Mannheim is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 21 flights a day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Mannheim as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Mannheim:
- Buses from Zurich to Mannheim most often leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Mannheim at Mannheim Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Mannheim:
- You can take a bus from Zurich to Mannheim with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Zurich to Mannheim.
- You can go to Mannheim from Zurich by plane with Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $1, 055 (€951) with Lufthansa from Zurich to Mannheim on Omio.
- You can take a train from Zurich to Mannheim with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB or Trenitalia EuroCity. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Mannheim.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Mannheim with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee.
- You'll find 7 direct flights a day to Mannheim with.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Mannheim with Trenitalia EuroCity.
Direct services to Mannheim tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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