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Kunsthalle Mannheim
Major art museum with European painting, sculpture and temporary exhibitions in a striking modern-and-historic complex near the Wasserturm.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£76
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
3 h 24 m
Trains on 20 Oct
10
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Mannheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Mannheim will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Zurich to Mannheim you need to make at least one change.
IR 2290 · ICE 76
IR 2252 · ECE 8
IC 758 · ICE 202
IC 558 · ICE 74
TGV 9206+
ICE 374
IC 758 · ICE 202
TGV 9206+
ICE 374
IC 758+
ICE 202
TGV 9206+
ICE 374
IC 558+
ICE 74Trains from Zurich to Mannheim run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Mannheim trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 104 | On time 13:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 17:22 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 13:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 17:22 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 150 | On time 14:34 Zurich HB | 3h24 | 17:58 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 18:22 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | On time 17:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 21:22 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 272 | On time 18:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 22:22 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 272 | On time 18:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 22:22 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 23:40 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 23:40 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60470 · S6 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 4h24 | 1:23 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60402 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 3h54 | 1:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 3h54 | 1:53 Mannheim Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
IR 2290+ ICE 76 | On time 0:08 Zurich HB | 6h52 | 7:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2290 · ICE 76 | On time 0:08 Zurich HB | 6h52 | 7:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2252+ EC 8 | 5:08 Zurich HB | 3h52 | 9:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2252 · ECE 8 | On time 5:08 Zurich HB | 3h52 | 9:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 758 · ICE 202 | On time 5:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 9:22 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 758+ ICE 202 | On time 5:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 9:22 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:59 Zurich HB | 3h23 | 10:22 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 374+ TGV 9206 | Delayed 6:16 6:59Zurich HB | 3h23 | 10:22 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 558+ ICE 74 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 3h26 | 11:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 558 · ICE 74 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 3h26 | 11:00 Mannheim Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Mannheim 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Mannheim trains use the Zürich HB to Mannheim Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Mannheim-Rheinau. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Mannheim train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord.
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.
Mannheim-Rheinau is 9 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim-Rheinau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Imbiss-Pizzeria Da Gianni, Bokeria, Pizzeria Napoli, Gasthaus zum Seeblick
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim-Rheinau. ATMs are available at Mannheim-Rheinau.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim-Rheinau. Information desks are available at Mannheim-Rheinau.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim-Rheinau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim-Rheinau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim-Rheinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim-Rheinau.
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