The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
38 m
Buses per day
33
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 €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 33 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Mannheim on Sat, Mar 21, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 50 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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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 70 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 5:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 5:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 6:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 | 5:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 6:40 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 8:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 8:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 10:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 | 9:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 11:10 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 10:55 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 1:00 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 12:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 12:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 2:55 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 5:00 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 5:00 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 5:45 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h20 | 5:50 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 5:50 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 7:25 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h00 | 8:15 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 9:10 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h35 | 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h10 | 11:05 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h10 | 11:30 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30485 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1h25 | 12:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 1:40 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 4m. 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 55m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines from Frankfurt am Main to MannheimYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, Centrotrans Eurolines 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.
- Globtour Medjugorjie
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- 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.
- Globtour Medjugorjie
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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