How far is Zürich from Mannheim?

About 148 miles (238 km) separate Zürich and Mannheim.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Mannheim?

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Mannheim leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at ZOB. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Zürich to Mannheim from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Zürich to Mannheim on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h	9:30am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	6h 35m	4:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	5h 55m	10:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	5h 35m	10:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	4h 55m	4:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $85	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$167 - $235	Average Duration4h 44m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $38	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Mannheim?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Mannheim by bus

How far is Zürich from Mannheim?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Mannheim?

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

$21

11/18

$24

Today

$20

11/20

$20

11/21

$42

11/22

No data

11/23

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11/24

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Mannheim 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 Zürich to Mannheim, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $45 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Mannheim 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Mannheim?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 55m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 44m	Avg Price$196	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 30m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures3