There are 6 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 38m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 10m
4 alternative options
Bus • 2h 40m
Bus, train • 3h 14m
Night train • 2h 5m
Drive • 1h 43m
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to rideshare which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to train which costs €29 - €110 and takes 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
It is 172 km from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim. It is approximately 200.1 km to drive.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €29 - €110.
The train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €29 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.

- Distance: 172 km
- Duration: 1h 38m
What companies run services between Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and Mannheim, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Autokar Polska also services this route 3 times a week.

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €65
- 1st Class
- €80 - €110

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- rdc-deutschland.de
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Freiburg to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Freiburg to Mannheim ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim is 200 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mannheim.
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