How to get from Vienna to Mannheim
- 595 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 12h 45m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 11m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€51
Cheapest
12h 45m
direct
Bus
€50
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Mannheim. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 595 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.
595 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €126Checked Sep 25 | 4h 25m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 12h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€126Checked Sep 254h 25m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Sep 2612h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Mannheim: 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.
- 1Vienna Central → Mannheim centralbus
FlixBus·12h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Vienna to Mannheim
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:30 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 20:30 | 23:45 |
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
FlixBusVienna Central-Mannheim central, Vienna-Munich, Stuttgart Airport-Karlsruhe central, Karlsruhe central-Mannheim-City AirportBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-LudwigshafenBook →
EurowingsVienna International-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Mannheim works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna Central to Mannheim central, about 12h 45m. In total it's roughly €50 over 12h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Mannheim: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Mannheim?
The most useful route takes about 12h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Mannheim?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:30 and the last at 23:45, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Mannheim?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 20:30 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Mannheim leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Mannheim from Vienna?
About 595 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Mannheim cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €50. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Mannheim?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings.
Can you get from Vienna to Mannheim without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Mannheim?
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