The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Mannheim
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 56 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Mannheim will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Of the 8 buses that leave Berlin for Mannheim on Tue, Nov 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 482 km distance in an average of 8 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 482 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price | €164 Average price |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Berlin to Mannheim bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Mannheim buses for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 16h40 | 3:10 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 10h05 | 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h45 | 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h20 | 8:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h30 | 8:35 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h00 | 8:35 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h45 | 5:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h25 | 5:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Mannheim
Buses from Berlin to Mannheim run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 482 km distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 482 km |
Average bus duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to MannheimYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Mannheim with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Mannheim
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Mannheim by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mannheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Mannheim
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
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