What is the distance between Cologne and Mannheim?

The distance between Cologne and Mannheim is approximately 194 km (120 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Mannheim?

Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to ZOB in Mannheim.

Bus Cologne to Mannheim from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h	9:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	4:55am	ZOB	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 35m	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	12:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	4:55am	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	4:55am	ZOB	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	16h 35m	3:35pm	ZOB	Fastest

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	17h	4:55am	ZOB	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:22 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

194 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $240	Average Duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $302	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $45	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Mannheim?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Mannheim by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Mannheim?
The distance between Cologne and Mannheim is approximately 194 km (120 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Mannheim?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to ZOB in Mannheim.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$24

11-19

$23

Today

$196

11-21

$27

11-22

$98

11-23

$109

11-24

$92

11-25

$21

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mannheim was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $196 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-25.