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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Cologne:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Cologne costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Cologne
How to get from Mannheim to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:45 PM3h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)4:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:45 PM3h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)4:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 101011:07 AM1h22Mannheim Hbf12:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 23478:21 PM2h45Mannheim Hbf11:06 PMCologne Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10498:19 AM2h46Mannheim Hbf11:05 AMCologne Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- ICE 16496:18 PM2h48Mannheim Hbf9:06 PMCologne Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 PM3h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)3:35 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 AM3h45Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)4:40 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 PM4h05Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)10:10 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Cologne:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Cologne costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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