How far is Mannheim from Cologne?

It's about 194 km (120 miles) from Mannheim to Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mannheim to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB, in Mannheim, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Mannheim to Cologne from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Mannheim to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

194 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $107	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $358	Average Duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $47	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Mannheim and Cologne?

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mannheim to Cologne by bus

How far is Mannheim from Cologne?
It's about 194 km (120 miles) from Mannheim to Cologne.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mannheim to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB, in Mannheim, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$25

11-18

No data

Today

$23

11-20

$20

11-21

$29

11-22

$29

11-23

$29

11-24

$23

The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mannheim to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $33 for a bus ticket from Mannheim to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.