Bus Tickets from Cologne to Mannheim

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TodayMay 1
from $24
TomorrowMay 2
from $117
SatMay 3
from $117
SunMay 4
from $169
MonMay 5
from $86
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
ThuMay 8
from $99

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Mannheim
    Destination location: ZOB
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Mannheim.

Average Price$15 - $194Average Duration16h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $103Average Duration1h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $38Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cologne to Mannheim

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
1h 35mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Mannheim: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$88
Average bus trip duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Mannheim Bus

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

Best price found
04/29
$17
04/30
$38
Today
$24
05/02
$117
05/03
$117
05/04
$169
05/05
$86
05/06
$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Mannheim was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $169 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Mannheim, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Mannheim that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Mannheim while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Mannheim

You can also go to Mannheim by train

Train from Cologne to Mannheim

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