The cheapest and fastest buses from Mannheim to Basel
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mannheim to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Basel will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 7 buses that leave Mannheim for Basel on Wed, Nov 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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 Mannheim to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 226 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Mannheim to Basel bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 3h35 | 11:45 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 5h30 | 4:40 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mannheim to Basel
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Mannheim to BaselYou can travel by bus between Mannheim to Basel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Mannheim to Basel

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Mannheim to Basel
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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