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Compare bus and train for Dresden to Ludwigsburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Ludwigsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $458.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $458 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Ludwigsburg costing on average $109 (€91).
A bus is $417 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Ludwigsburg costing on average $458 (€382).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $89 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€40). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 5h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Ludwigsburg
How to get from Dresden to Ludwigsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Ludwigsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:40 PM7h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:05 PMKornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:40 PM7h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:05 PMKornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH676:55 PM1h05Dresden Airport8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus2:40 AM8h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:50 AMKornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse$461One-way0 transfers
- LH696:00 AM1h05Dresden Airport7:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
- LH6310:35 AM1h05Dresden Airport11:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
- LH63 · LH108 · LH214810:35 AM5h40Dresden Airport4:15 PMStuttgart Airport$3641One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Ludwigsburg costing on average $109 (€91).
A bus is $417 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Ludwigsburg costing on average $458 (€382).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Ludwigsburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Ludwigsburg station.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Ludwigsburg by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Ludwigsburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigsburg by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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