1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 57 m
Trains on 18 Sept
19
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 19 trains from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
IC 2049
IC 2045
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020
IC 2047
ICE 1010 · ICE 926
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 · STR 66
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · STR 66
ICE 918 · ICE 124 · STR 66
ICE 614 · ICE 820 · STR 66
ICE 612 · ICE 726 · STR 66Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 170 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Bonn Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 59m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £67 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 614 · ICE 820 · STR 66 | On time 8:34 Mannheim Hbf | 1h59 | 10:33 Bonn Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2049 | On time 8:39 Mannheim Hbf | 2h04 | 10:43 Bonn Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 · STR 66 | On time 9:07 Mannheim Hbf | 1h56 | 11:03 Bonn Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1012 · 33633 | On time 9:07 Mannheim Hbf | 2h18 | 11:25 Bonn Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 9:07 Mannheim Hbf | 2h36 | 11:43 Bonn Hbf | 1 change |
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Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 06:39. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 6:39 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim Hbf to Bonn 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 Bonn Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Bonn Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mannheim Hbf and Bonn Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.
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