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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ludwigshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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€46 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Ludwigshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigshafen costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ludwigshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, SNCB to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, SNCB.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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