Getting Around in Mannheim by Tram, Bus and Bike
Distances in Mannheim are pleasantly short. You can get from A to B by bike or train in no time at all. We show you how ...
Traveling the squares by bike
The easiest and quickest way to get around in Mannheim is by bike. Some streets have already been or are currently being converted into roads for cyclists only.
Three times a year, there is a second-hand market for bikes at Alter Messplatz, where you can purchase second-hand bikes at affordable prices.
Rental bikes
The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar provides rental bikes at various locations all over the city. You can rent the bikes in each neighborhood at least at one station. There is no annual fee for students and the first 30 minutes of the journey are free. You have to register with your university e-mail address.
Traveling by bus and tram
Mannheim has a well-developed tram and bus network. The central station and Paradeplatz are the hubs of the city. There are two stops directly at the university: “Schloss” and “Universität”. During the day, trams run every ten minutes, in the evening, every twenty minutes.
If you want to travel beyond the borders of Mannheim, you can also easily reach the Palatinate or Heidelberg by public transport.
