What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mannheim?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mannheim is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Mannheim?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Mannheim is to train via Basel which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Zurich to Mannheim?

The distance between Zurich and Mannheim is 341 km. The road distance is 301.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Mannheim without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mannheim without a car is to train via Basel which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Mannheim?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Zurich to Mannheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mannheim bus from?

Zurich to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mannheim train from?

Zurich to Mannheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mannheim is to train via Basel which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Mannheim bus arrive?

Zurich to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Mannheim train arrive?

Zurich to Mannheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Mannheim is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Zurich to Mannheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Mannheim?

Book your Zurich to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Mannheim?

Book your Zurich to Mannheim bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Mannheim.

Zurich to Mannheim - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Mannheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 25m
€54–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
4h 55m
€24–40
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 54m
€32–101
Drive 301.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mannheimcar 301.5 km
3h 29m
€53–77
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3h 26m
€75–130
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 29m
€120–369
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 12m
€97–257

Zurich to Mannheim by train

105Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.3 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Mannheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mannheim central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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