How far is Mannheim from Cologne?

The distance separating Mannheim and Cologne is 120 miles (194 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Mannheim to Cologne leave from ZOB and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Opera, Cologne cable cars, Cologne Zoo, Boat tours on the Rhine and Hohenzollern Bridge.

Bus Mannheim to Cologne from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mannheim to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	ZOB	4h 20m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:18 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Mannheim to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

120 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $75	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $249	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $33	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 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

3.5/511,132 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 Mannheim and Cologne?

Stops in Mannheim

A - ZOB

B - Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

C - Uhlandstraße 7

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mannheim to Cologne by bus

How far is Mannheim from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mannheim to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$23

11/16

$20

Today

$18

11/18

No data

11/19

$16

11/20

$14

11/21

$18

11/22

$18

The cheapest trip from Mannheim to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $27 for a bus ticket from Mannheim to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-20.