- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price
zł34
Average price
zł36
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around zł36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł34.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ludwigshafen for Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł21, and a train costs an average of zł110.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł29 Average price Cheapest | zł141 Average price | zł59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is zł111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average zł141.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 5m by bus vs 1h 14m by car) and save roughly zł30 compared to fuel and tolls (zł29 vs zł59). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:04AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price zł33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł30 |
The table below shows live departures for Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h35 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h10 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h00 | 7:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h10 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h10 | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h15 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h10 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h30 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 1h20 | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) | 0h55 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Ludwigshafen | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł21 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price zł21 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Museum in Goethe’s birthplace presenting the writer’s life, era, and manuscripts; essential for literary and cultural history fans.
Large natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong geology exhibits; excellent for all ages.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and cathedral, blending historic layouts with new architecture; ideal for strolling and photos.
Frankfurt’s riverside museum district and promenade, perfect for walking, major museums, and skyline views across the Main.
Large inner-city palm garden with themed greenhouses and landscaped grounds; a relaxing break from museums and shopping.
Green sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a Frankfurt classic with protected regional status.
Pork sausage lightly smoked and traditionally served hot with potato salad, sauerkraut, or bread. It is one of Frankfurt’s signature sausages.
Pressed and cured pork sausage, often sliced and served cold with bread, mustard, and pickles. It is a staple in Frankfurt cider taverns.
Two Michelin-starred dining with creative modern cuisine, extensive wine pairings, and a formal fine dining experience.
Refined restaurant in the old opera house area, known for modern European cuisine, polished service, and an elegant dining room.
Historic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Apfelwein, green sauce, and classic Frankfurt dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during trade fairs, but dining and public transport are reasonable for most tourists.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is common for cafes.
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Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main buses use the Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Use this guide to compare Ludwigshafen and Frankfurt am Main bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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