How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Mannheim?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Mannheim start at R 282. The average price for this route is around R 1 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Mannheim?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Mannheim is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 184 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Mannheim route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Mannheim?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Mannheim at 04:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Mannheim?

A bus trip from Cologne to Mannheim produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Mannheim?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Mannheim?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Mannheim?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Mannheim?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Mannheim from R 228 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 26 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h	21:35	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	15:35	ZOB	No tags
Bus	08:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 15m	12:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 55m	14:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	13:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 5m	16:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	04:55	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	15:35	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	05:55	ZOB	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 29 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	04:55	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	15:35	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 30 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	04:55	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	15:35	ZOB	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:56 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Mannheim

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 330, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day

1h 40mAverage duration

196 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 282 - R 2 008	Average duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 330 - R 3 209	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Mannheim?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Mannheim

A
ZOB
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
Visit page
B
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
Visit page
C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 358 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 541 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Mannheim by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Mannheim?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Mannheim start at R 282. The average price for this route is around R 1 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Mannheim?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Mannheim is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 184 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Mannheim route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Mannheim?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Mannheim at 04:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Mannheim?
A bus trip from Cologne to Mannheim produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Mannheim?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Mannheim?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Mannheim?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Mannheim?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/03

R 309

24/03

R 290

Today

R 228

26/03

R 237

27/03

R 1 859

28/03

R 1 962

29/03

R 1 956

30/03

R 1 383

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mannheim was searched and found on 25 Mar 2026 with a price of R 228

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Mannheim as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 228 to R 2 169 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 237, which is on 2026-03-26.