The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€10
Fastest journey on Sep 17
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
55 m
Buses on Sep 17
28
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim 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 to Mannheim will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 28 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim, including 28 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
3048512:00 PM1h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1:25 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
3048110:50 PM1h20Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)12:10 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
515106:30 PM1h30Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:00 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM1h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:10 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 AM1h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)3:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:55 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:55 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€281One-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
FlixBus1:40 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim 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 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 70 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 2:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 3:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 6:00 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 | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 6:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 8:25 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h00 | 9:15 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h35 | 12:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 12:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30485 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 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 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 5:00 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 | 5:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 6:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 6:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 7:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 8:00 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 9:05 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 | 9:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 10:30 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 11:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 12:10 AM 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 70 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to MannheimYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim 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 to Mannheim
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
Most Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Which Mannheim station do buses from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Getting to Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) from Mannheim city centre
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) bus station facilities and services
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shop nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße). ATMs are located in nearby shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße): Ramp access for wheelchairs is provided.
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