The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€10
Fastest journey on Sep 18
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
53 m
Buses on Sep 18
12
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 12 buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf, including 12 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 55 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.
3048111:15 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)12:10 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
515107:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:00 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)7:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:00 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:55 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:05 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM0h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:50 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€81One-way0 transfers
3048111:15 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)12:10 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 64 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Mannheim Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h10 | 12:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30485 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 1:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 2:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 5:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 7:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 8:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 9:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 11:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 12:10 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 1:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 6:00 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 6:50 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf
Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:55, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 64 km distance in 50m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 8:55 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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