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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Ludwigsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ludwigsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Cologne to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $365 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average $396 (€324).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
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How to get from Cologne to Ludwigsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Ludwigsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:20 PM6h05Cologne3:25 AMLudwigsburg$271One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 PM6h05Cologne3:25 AMLudwigsburg$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:20 PM6h05Cologne3:25 AMLudwigsburg$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $365 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average $396 (€324).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ludwigsburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ludwigsburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigsburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Ludwigsburg by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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