What is the distance between Dortmund and Mannheim?

Dortmund and Mannheim are 147 miles (237 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Mannheim?

If you're headed to Mannheim from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will depart from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at ZOB. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Dortmund to Mannheim from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Mannheim on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Dortmund	4h 40m	1:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	CheapestFastest
1:00pm	Dortmund	5h 55m	6:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
6:40pm	Dortmund	5h 15m	11:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Mannheim on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:15pm	Dortmund	4h 40m	1:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	CheapestFastest
	6:40pm	Dortmund	5h 15m	11:55pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße 4-6	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10pm	Dortmund	6h 24m	6:34pm	Mannheim Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:37 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Mannheim

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mannheim. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $27	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $115	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $39	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Mannheim?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Mannheim by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Mannheim?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Mannheim?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$23

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11/13

$21

11/14

$24

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Mannheim was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Mannheim, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $31 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Mannheim based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dortmund to Mannheim?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 49m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures77
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures10