How to travel from Mannheim to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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2h 19m

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from Mannheim to Basel

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM4h10
    Mannheim
    1:45 AMBasel
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM4h10
    Mannheim
    1:45 AMBasel
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM3h35
    Mannheim
    11:45 PMBasel
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    10:59 PM3h51
    Mannheim
    2:50 AMBasel
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM3h55
    Mannheim
    11:25 AMBasel
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Mannheim to Basel.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Basel is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $17 (€14).

A train is $494 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Basel costing on average $505 (€411).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

Flight takes on average 21h 30m.

The distance from Mannheim to Basel is approximately 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Basel is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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