How to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 55 km

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€7

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from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

How to get from Mannheim to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM0h55
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
09:25AMKarlsruhe Hbf
61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM0h55
Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
09:25AMKarlsruhe Hbf
61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 277
09:37AM0h22
Mannheim Hbf
09:59AMKarlsruhe Hbf
211One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche BahnICE 9568
07:39AM0h26
Mannheim Hbf
08:05AMKarlsruhe Hbf
111One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273
06:37AM0h22
Mannheim Hbf
06:59AMKarlsruhe Hbf
81One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 101
08:37AM0h22
Mannheim Hbf
08:59AMKarlsruhe Hbf
211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mannheim and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is a train with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Karlsruhe:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mannheim to Karlsruhe costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The Mannheim to Karlsruhe distance is approximately 55 km.
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain to go to Karlsruhe by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.

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