How to get from Mannheim to Cologne
- 194 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 58m
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 58m
1 transfer
Train
€27
Cheapest
3h
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Mannheim to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 194 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
194 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 1h 58m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Sep 261h 58m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 263h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Mannheim to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Mannheim central → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Mannheim to Cologne
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMannheim central-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
Deutsche BahnMannheim-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Mannheim to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mannheim central to Cologne Airport CGN, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Mannheim to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Mannheim to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 23:55, from Mannheim central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Mannheim to Cologne?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Mannheim to Cologne leave from?
Mannheim central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cologne from Mannheim?
About 194 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Mannheim to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Mannheim to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Mannheim to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026