How to get from Mannheim to Hamburg
- 465 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 51m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Mannheim to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 465 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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465 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €48Omio catalogue, Aug 31 | 5h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Aug 31 | 8h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€48Omio catalogue, Aug 315h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Aug 318h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Mannheim to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Mannheim central → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·8h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Mannheim to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 00:40 | 22:00 |
All departures
- 00:40
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 11:25
- 21:00
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio publishes this route in the other direction; the figures below describe Mannheim to Hamburg.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 31
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMannheim central-Hamburg centralBook →
Deutsche BahnMannheim-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Mannheim to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mannheim central to Hamburg central, about 8h 30m. In total it's roughly €34 over 8h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Mannheim to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 8h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Mannheim to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 22:00, from Mannheim central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Mannheim to Hamburg?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 22:00.
Which station does the bus from Mannheim to Hamburg leave from?
Mannheim central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Mannheim?
About 465 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Mannheim to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Mannheim to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026