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Compare train for Erfurt to Ludwigsburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Ludwigsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $201.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $149 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Ludwigsburg costing on average $201 (€168).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 7h 3m versus 3h 39m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Ludwigsburg:
A bus is $149 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Ludwigsburg costing on average $201 (€168).
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Ludwigsburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Ludwigsburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ludwigsburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigsburg by bus.
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