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Compare train and bus for Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main
Compare the available ways to get from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 14m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $16 (€13)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
304845:00 AM 1h10 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 30484
5:00 AM 1h10 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 6:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- S6 · ICE 1014
6:53 AM 0h45 Ludwigshafen Central Station 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- S1 · ICE 616
6:21 AM 0h47 Ludwigshafen Central Station 7:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - S6 · ICE 76
6:53 AM 0h47 Ludwigshafen Central Station 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - S6 · ICE 378
6:16 AM 0h53 Ludwigshafen Central Station 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 51511
12:45 PM 1h25 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 2:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:25 PM 1h10 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:25 PM 1h35 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigshafen and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ludwigshafen Central Station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 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.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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