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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ludwigshafen to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Ludwigshafen to Paris:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Paris costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $515 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ludwigshafen to Paris costing on average $569 (€465).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $146 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€75). The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 29m 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 Ludwigshafen to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM8h15Ludwigshafen5:30 PMParis$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:15 AM8h15Ludwigshafen5:30 PMParis$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM6h45Ludwigshafen6:00 AMParis$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:15 PM6h45Ludwigshafen5:00 AMParis$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Paris:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Paris costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $524 (€429) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ludwigshafen to Paris costing on average $569 (€465).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigshafen and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ludwigshafen Central Station and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Paris by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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