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Compare train and bus for Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main
Compare the available ways to get from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $66 (€55).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€20) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 16m 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 Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:25 AM 3h25 Ludwigsburg 2:50 PM Frankfurt am Main $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:25 AM 3h25 Ludwigsburg 2:50 PM Frankfurt am Main $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:25 AM 3h25 Ludwigsburg 2:50 PM Frankfurt am Main $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigsburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $66 (€55).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigsburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ludwigsburg station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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