Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf

Showing times and prices for 04 Jun

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

1 h 28 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

41

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 41 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Mannheim Hbf every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    23:563h29
    Cologne Hbf
    3:25Mannheim Hbf
    £271One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1948
    16:533h01
    Cologne Hbf
    19:54Mannheim Hbf
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1946
    14:533h01
    Cologne Hbf
    17:54Mannheim Hbf
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 617
    21:541h31
    Cologne Hbf
    23:25Mannheim Hbf
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1640
    18:532h44
    Cologne Hbf
    21:37Mannheim Hbf
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 195 km

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£40

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

2h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 1013
Delayed
14:04 15:53Cologne Hbf
3h00
18:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61115:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
17:25 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 1948
On time
16:53 Cologne Hbf
3h01
19:54 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 201
Delayed
15:06 16:54Cologne Hbf
1h32
16:29 16:29Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn10925 · ICE 1013
On time
17:22 Cologne Hbf
1h31
18:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 929 · ICE 1015
On time
17:53 Cologne Hbf
2h54
20:47 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61317:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
19:25 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 164018:53 Cologne Hbf
2h44
21:37 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 203
Delayed
17:38 18:54Cologne Hbf
1h32
19:01 19:01Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnS12 · ICE 1015
On time
19:11 Cologne Hbf
1h36
20:47 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1021 · 25437 · 29533 · S6
On time
19:53 Cologne Hbf
3h31
23:24 Mannheim Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 61519:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
21:25 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 205
Delayed
18:59 20:54Cologne Hbf
1h32
22:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 617
On time
21:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
23:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 319 · 4551
On time
22:18 Cologne Hbf
3h03
1:21 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn28535 · 25443 · 29591 · S622:32 Cologne Hbf
4h27
2:59 Mannheim Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
On time
23:53 Cologne Hbf
3h29
3:22 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 61923:54 Cologne Hbf
2h07
2:01 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Thursday 4 June
Deutsche BahnICE 827 · 4553
On time
3:21 Cologne Hbf
2h59
6:20 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 911
On time
5:25 Cologne Hbf
1h28
6:53 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 511
On time
5:48 Cologne Hbf
1h37
7:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1221 · ICE 913
On time
5:53 Cologne Hbf
3h00
8:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1648
On time
6:53 Cologne Hbf
3h00
9:53 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 101
On time
6:54 Cologne Hbf
1h32
8:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn17406 · ICE 913
On time
7:21 Cologne Hbf
1h32
8:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 513
On time
7:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
9:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 1940
On time
8:53 Cologne Hbf
3h02
11:55 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 103
On time
8:54 Cologne Hbf
1h32
10:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 915
On time
9:22 Cologne Hbf
1h31
10:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1225 · ICE 225
On time
9:53 Cologne Hbf
3h00
12:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 515
On time
9:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
11:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2013 · S6 · 13668 · 4569
On time
10:53 Cologne Hbf
3h28
14:21 Mannheim Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 105
On time
10:54 Cologne Hbf
1h32
12:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 225
On time
11:18 Cologne Hbf
1h35
12:53 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 517
On time
11:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
13:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 164412:53 Cologne Hbf
2h58
15:51 Mannheim Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 107
On time
12:54 Cologne Hbf
1h32
14:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn17418 · ICE 919
On time
13:21 Cologne Hbf
1h32
14:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1229 · ICE 1011
On time
13:53 Cologne Hbf
3h00
16:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 519
On time
13:54 Cologne Hbf
1h31
15:25 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 1946
On time
14:53 Cologne Hbf
3h01
17:54 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 109
On time
14:54 Cologne Hbf
1h32
16:26 Mannheim Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn17422 · ICE 1011
On time
15:21 Cologne Hbf
1h32
16:53 Mannheim Hbf
1 change

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf

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I could not recommend the journey from Mannheim main station to Cologne. Firstly, the train was late and I missed my connection. The train was completely overcrowded due to the delay and therefore it was also very noisy in the train. Again, I paid a lot for this train and could not show good value for money. The positives could not outweigh the negatives on this journey. Nevertheless, I like to travel by train because I can make good use of the time there.
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The price-performance ratio was fine, it was not more expensive than expected. During the journey from Mannheim to Cologne, I did not have to change trains and there were no delays. I used the toilets and they were clean. I could easily book my seat online and was able to sit on it. The seat next to me was free. The seats were a bit newer and therefore quite comfortable. I didn't use the wifi, but it was available, as well as a power socket for the seat for two.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 1h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
195 km
Average train duration
2h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
1:49
Last train
22:55
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Mannheim Hbf from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£16
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£49
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
2 a day

Süwex

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
£53
Süwex frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
£39
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
12 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 14m
Cheapest Price
£82
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mannheim Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf covers a distance of 195 km and takes approximately 1h 28m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf is 195 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf leaves at 1:49.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf departs at 22:55.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Mannheim Hbf. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
To get from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Mannheim Hbf offers a mix of urban and natural landscapes, with views of the Rhine River, rolling hills, and charming German towns along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Köln Hbf to Mannheim Hbf is feasible with a travel time of 1h 28m and a distance of 195 km. There are 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Mannheim Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Mannheim Hbf

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The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Mannheim.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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