What is the best way to travel from Mannheim to Cologne?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Cologne from Mannheim. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Mannheim?
You can reach Cologne with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m011:35MannheimCentral Station13:14CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 11:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m012:03MannheimCentral Station13:54CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 12:03:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 28m013:20MannheimCentral Station14:48CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 13:20:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 14:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 21m017:38MannheimCentral Station19:59CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 17:38:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 19:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 31m019:21MannheimCentral Station20:52CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 19:21:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 31m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 48m022:36MannheimCentral Station02:24CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 22:36:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 02:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m021:35MannheimCentral Station23:26CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 21:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 23:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 1m016:07MannheimCentral Station20:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 16:07:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 20:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m006:35MannheimCentral Station08:14CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 06:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 08:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 18m016:07MannheimCentral Station18:25CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 16:07:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Mannheim to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Mannheim in just 1h 28m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn1h 28m013:20MannheimCentral Station14:48CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 13:20:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 14:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 31m019:21MannheimCentral Station20:52CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 19:21:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m011:35MannheimCentral Station13:14CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 11:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m012:03MannheimCentral Station13:54CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 12:03:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 13:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 21m017:38MannheimCentral Station19:59CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 08/07/2025 17:38:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 19:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 21m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn1h 39m006:35MannheimCentral Station08:14CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 06:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 08:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m021:35MannheimCentral Station23:26CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 21:35:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 23:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 18m016:07MannheimCentral Station18:25CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 16:07:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 48m022:36MannheimCentral Station02:24CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 22:36:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 02:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 1m016:07MannheimCentral Station20:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 12/07/2025 16:07:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 20:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 1m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Bus from Mannheim to Cologne
What are the most popular stations in Mannheim and Cologne?
In Mannheim, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Central Station or Luzenberg Train Station, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Mannheim? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Mannheim and Cologne, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Cologne in just 1h 28m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Mannheim and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Mannheim and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ludwigshafen or to Huerth, and look at flights from Mannheim City Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Mannheim to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Mannheim and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Mannheim to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Mannheim to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Mannheim to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Mannheim?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Cologne from Mannheim.
How far is Cologne from Mannheim?
The distance between Mannheim and Cologne is 193.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mannheim and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 48 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mannheim to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 1h 28m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Mannheim and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Mannheim and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Mannheim
- Amsterdam to Mannheim
- Basel to Mannheim
- Berlin to Mannheim
- Bologna to Mannheim
- Brussels to Mannheim
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Mannheim
- Dortmund to Mannheim
- Dusseldorf to Mannheim
- Frankfurt am Main Airport to Mannheim
- Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mannheim
- Freiburg to Mannheim
- Hamburg to Mannheim
- Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Mannheim
- Kehl to Mannheim
- Milan to Mannheim
- Munich to Mannheim
- Nantes to Mannheim
- Nuremberg to Mannheim
- Paris to Mannheim
- Prague to Mannheim
- Stuttgart Airport to Mannheim
- Vienna to Mannheim
- Zurich to Mannheim
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- Amsterdam to Cologne
- Berlin to Cologne
- Brussels to Cologne
- Chemnitz to Cologne
- Dresden to Cologne
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- Giessen to Cologne
- Hamburg to Cologne
- Hanover to Cologne
- Klagenfurt to Cologne
- Leipzig to Cologne
- Linz to Cologne
- Munich to Cologne
- Oldenburg to Cologne
- Poznan to Cologne
- Prague to Cologne
- Rotterdam to Cologne
- Vienna to Cologne
- Warsaw to Cologne
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