How far is Mannheim from Cologne by coach?

The journey from Cologne to Mannheim by coach covers an approximate distance of 120 miles (194 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to Mannheim without a car?

You can reach Mannheim from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cologne to Mannheim from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 21 November
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	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 40m	02:00	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 22 November
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 23 November
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 24 November
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	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 26 November
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	04:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 35m	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	08:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 10m	12:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 5m	16:45	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Bus	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 40m	02:00	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

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

Next departures from Cologne to Mannheim on 28 November
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

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

120 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £131	Average duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £165	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £25	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Mannheim?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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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
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B
Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 17, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
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C
Uhlandstraße 7
Uhlandstraße 7, 68167 Mannheim, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Mannheim

How far is Mannheim from Cologne by coach?
The journey from Cologne to Mannheim by coach covers an approximate distance of 120 miles (194 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Mannheim without a car?
You can reach Mannheim from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£13

20/11

£126

Today

£15

22/11

£58

23/11

£67

24/11

£50

25/11

£12

26/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mannheim was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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 £12 to £126 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-26.