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How to get fromSan Diego to Mannheimby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Mannheim by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane SAN - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    14h 10m
    €451–1,145

  2. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CLD - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    18h 33m
    €319–985

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane SAN - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    15h 25m
    €400–1,378

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane SAN - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    15h 1m
    €578–1,921

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,449.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mannheim, Germany?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Mannheim. However, you can fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, then take the train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Alternatively, you can fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR), walk to Flughafen/Messe, take the train to Hauptbahnhof, then take the train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof.

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