Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
53 m
Buses on 18 Sept
12
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf, including 12 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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30481Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 64 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Mannheim Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 59m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 59m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h10 | 12:05 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
30485 | 12:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 13:25 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 14:40 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 17:00 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 19:40 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
51510 | 19:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h00 | 20:00 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 21:05 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 23:55 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
30481 | 23:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 0:10 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h50 | 1:55 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 6:00 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0h55 | 6:50 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:55, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 50m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 8:55 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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