What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Mannheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mannheim is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Mannheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Mannheim?

The distance between Basel and Mannheim is 249 km. The road distance is 258 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Mannheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Mannheim?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mannheim bus from?

Basel to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mannheim train from?

Basel to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Mannheim bus arrive?

Basel to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Mannheim train arrive?

Basel to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mannheim is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Basel to Mannheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Mannheim?

Book your Basel to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Mannheim?

Book your Basel to Mannheim bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Mannheim.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Mannheim?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Mannheim. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Mannheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Mannheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
1h 57m
€45–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Mannheimrideshare 258.7 km
3h 16m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
3h 40m
€18–35
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 43m
€23–93
Drive 258 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mannheimcar 258 km
2h 14m
€46–66
Train via Rastatt
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Rastatttrain Re7
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S3 / ...
4h 27m
€55–85

Basel to Mannheim by train

203Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Mannheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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