Local Information for DHBW Mannheim, Germany
Eppelheim, Germany
(Campus located on west side of Heidelberg)
Address of Campus
Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim
Handelsstraße 13, 69214
Eppelheim, Germany
Important External Links
- Tram, Train, and Bus Schedules, Tickets, Pricing - Use this to determine what tram you are looking for, arrivals and departures, and more. You can purchase tickets at most all tram stops, but can also purchase on this site if you create an account. Purchasing tickets in person may be easier, however.
- Train Tickets - Use this site (Bahn.de) to purchase train tickets within the Mannheim/Heidelberg area, or if you are traveling beyond. Again, these tickets can be purchased on-site; however, this will provide you sufficient information ahead of time.
- Bicycle Rentals - (Details below) If you desire to rent a bicycle to get around town or two and from campus, you can register an account here and pick up your bike at many locations (including local stations and campus).
- Local Hotels - This link is set for an arrival of June 20 and departure of June 26. Make necessary adjustments to find availability for your preferred times and locations.
Getting to/from Campus
Note that if you prefer to take a taxi, your best bet to get one is to go to the bahnhof. For those traveling from the USA and Canada, rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are either non-existent or operate differently, depending on your preferred company. It is highly recommended that you utilize public transportation in Germany.
From Heidelberg City Center
- By Tram: From HD Hauptbahnhof Süd (not Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, the primary station), take Tram 22 to Eppelheim Rathaus (Town Hall). From there it is an 18 minute walk. Total length of trip is 21 minutes from the hauptbahnhof to the campus.
- Total length of trip by tram with walking: 21 minutes (10 minutes on Tram 22, 11 minutes walking)
- By Train: From Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (primary station, not tram station), take the S1, S2, or S3 trains to Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff, then walk to campus from there or take a bike.
- VRN NextBike: VRN Bikes can be rented from a variety of places around German cities, including Heidelberg. In fact, one of the pickup/dropoff locations is at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff (where you train will let you off). VRN NextBike requires you to register on their website. After that, download the app, input the license plate number on the bike, and take it from the Bahnhof to DHBW Mannheim-Eppelheim's campus, where there is another dropoff point. This bike ride is 8 minutes long and will cost you ~1€.
- 15 minutes = 1€, max 12€ for 24-hours.
- Total length of trip by train with walking: 25 minutes (2 minutes on train, 23 minutes walking)
- Total length of trip by train with biking: 10 minutes (2 minutes on train, 8 minutes biking)
- VRN NextBike: VRN Bikes can be rented from a variety of places around German cities, including Heidelberg. In fact, one of the pickup/dropoff locations is at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff (where you train will let you off). VRN NextBike requires you to register on their website. After that, download the app, input the license plate number on the bike, and take it from the Bahnhof to DHBW Mannheim-Eppelheim's campus, where there is another dropoff point. This bike ride is 8 minutes long and will cost you ~1€.
From Mannheim City Center
Whether getting to campus by taxi or train, your best bet is to head to MA Hauptbahnhof where you will be able to pick up either one. MOBTS recommends you take the tram.
- By Train: Take the S1, S2, S3, or S4 trains. The cost each way is ~6.30€. They depart MA Haupbahnhof sequentially between every 8 and 30 minutes. Get off at the S-Bf Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen (also called Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff) station. From there it is a 26 minute walk. You can walk, or rent a VRN NextBike to get you from the station to the campus.
- VRN NextBike: VRN Bikes can be rented from a variety of places around German cities, including Heidelberg. In fact, one of the pickup/dropoff locations is at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff (where you train will let you off). VRN NextBike requires you to register on their website. After that, download the app, input the license plate number on the bike, and take it from the Bahnhof to DHBW Mannheim-Eppelheim's campus, where there is another dropoff point. This bike ride is 8 minutes long and will cost you ~1€.
- 15 minutes = 1€, max 12€ for 24-hours.
- Total length of trip by train with walking: 36 minutes (13 minutes on train, 23 minutes walking)
- Total length of trip by train with bike: 21 minutes (13 minutes on train, 8 minutes biking)
- VRN NextBike: VRN Bikes can be rented from a variety of places around German cities, including Heidelberg. In fact, one of the pickup/dropoff locations is at Heidelberg-Pfaffengrund Wieblingen Bahnhoff (where you train will let you off). VRN NextBike requires you to register on their website. After that, download the app, input the license plate number on the bike, and take it from the Bahnhof to DHBW Mannheim-Eppelheim's campus, where there is another dropoff point. This bike ride is 8 minutes long and will cost you ~1€.
From Seckenheim (Southeast end of Mannheim)
Information below is from the Seckenheim Rathaus stop. The same directions will apply regardless of which stop you are at as Tram #5 services Seckenheim.
- By RNV Tram: Take Tram #5 to Stadtbücherei (27 minutes). Switch at Stadtbücherei to Tram #22 to Eppelheim (14 minutes). Depart at the Eppelheim Rathaus (Town Hall). Walk 11 minutes to campus.
- Total length of trip by tram and walking: 52 minutes (27 minutes on Tram #5, 14 minutes on Tram #22, 11 minutes walking)
Getting to Area from Frankfurt Airport
Note: It is strongly recommended that you fly into Frankfurt if attending this conference is your primary focus. We encourage all attendees to appreciate all Germany has to offer, however. All information below is only relevant to flying into and out of Frankfurt.
From Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof
Frankfurt am Main is connected to Frankfurt Airport. You may purchase your train ticket after clear customs and departing the airport. Please note that some trains are direct to Heidelberg while others require changes in Mannheim.
- By Train: If you pick up a train that takes you directly from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, it will be an approximately 51 minute train ride. Alternatively, your train may require a switch at Mannheim Hauptbahnhof, from which you will need to take the S1, S2, or S3 train to Heidelberg Bahnhof. This trip that requires a switch takes slightly over one hour. As of March 19th, the direct line departs Frankfurt am Main at 20-minutes after the hour every hour. If you have 30 minutes or less to wait for the next direct line, we recommend you do so.
- The cost of this one-way ticket is 18€ to 28€, depending on peak hours, connections, etc.
From Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof
- By Train: Most all trains from Frankfurt am Main to Mannheim are direct lines. There is the odd connection every now and then, so please make certain you are on a direct line. Direct lines depart less than 10 minutes from one another.
- The cost of this one-way ticket is 18€ to 28€, depending on peak hours, connections, etc.
Area Hotels
Note: While Seckenheim is physically closer to Heidelberg than Mannheim's city center, it is not recommended that you stay in Seckenheim if you are relying on public transportation due to the changes required in buses and trains. Heidelberg has more hotels than Mannheim, so we recommend you focus your efforts on booking there. In addition, we recommend you booking hotels that have free cancellation, even if that option comes at a slightly higher rate. As we are all too aware over the last 2+ years, the unexpected happens. Please protect yourself against such when and where you can.
Click here for a list of hotels around Heidelberg
*Please note that the link is pre-set for booking dates of June 20-26. Change those dates as needed for updated availability and pricing.