What is the distance between Cologne and Mannheim?

Cologne and Mannheim are 120 miles (194 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Mannheim?

If you're headed to Mannheim from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at ZOB. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Mannheim from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Mannheim on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h	9:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	CheapestFastest

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
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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:21 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$18 - $167	Average Duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $210	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $31	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

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 traveling from Cologne to Mannheim by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Mannheim?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Mannheim?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$22

11/17

$34

Today

$17

11/19

$16

11/20

$101

11/21

$80

11/22

$71

11/23

$78

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mannheim was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $119 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-19.