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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Ludwigshafen 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $62.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$64 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Dortmund to Ludwigshafen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Ludwigshafen costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Ludwigshafen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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