How to get from Mannheim to Zurich
- 234 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 45m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Mannheim to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 234 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
234 km
Mannheim to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Mannheim central → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·4h 45m
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 Zurich
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:00 | 21:40 |
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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Mannheim to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mannheim central to Zurich Airport, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Mannheim to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Mannheim to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 21:40, from Mannheim central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Mannheim to Zurich?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 21:40.
Which station does the bus from Mannheim to Zurich leave from?
Mannheim central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Mannheim?
About 234 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Mannheim to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Mannheim to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Mannheim to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 14m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Zurich?
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