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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ludwigshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Ludwigshafen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Ludwigshafen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigshafen costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cologne to Ludwigshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Ludwigshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM 3h00 Cologne 7:35 PM Ludwigshafen €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:35 PM 3h00 Cologne 7:35 PM Ludwigshafen €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:35 PM 3h00 Cologne 7:35 PM Ludwigshafen €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigshafen costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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