What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Mannheim, ZOB. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Mannheim is 240 km. The road distance is 241.8 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Mannheim without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

The train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Mannheim bus from?

Köln Hbf to Mannheim bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Mannheim train from?

Köln Hbf to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Mannheim bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Mannheim bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Mannheim train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Mannheim is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Köln Hbf to Mannheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

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Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Mannheim.

Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Mannheim?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Köln Hbf and Mannheim. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 6 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Mannheim by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
1h 32m
€27–190
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Mannheimrideshare 240.6 km
2h 52m
€10–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
3h 30m
Drive 241.8 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Mannheimcar 241.8 km
2h 9m
€35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 34m
€112–215
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
4h 14m
€23–47

Köln Hbf to Mannheim by train

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Distance: 239.9 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Mannheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Hak Bus operates a bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOB twice a week, and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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