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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Balve is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Balve is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Balve. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Balve?

The distance between Mannheim and Balve is 359 km. The road distance is 268.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Balve without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Mannheim to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Balve train from?

Mannheim to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Balve?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Balve is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Mannheim to Balve train arrive?

Mannheim to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Balve is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Mannheim to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 582+ hotels available in Balve.

Mannheim to Balve - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mannheim to Balve by train, bus, or car

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 42m
€71–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 25m
€28–46
Drive 268.1 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Balvecar 268.1 km
2h 39m
€39–55

Mannheim to Balve by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 42mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.2 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Balve, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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