How to travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe

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Compare train and bus for Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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How to get from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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06:30AM0h55
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07:25AMKarlsruhe
$81One-way
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06:30AM0h55
Ludwigshafen
07:25AMKarlsruhe
$81One-way
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FlixBus
06:30AM0h55
Ludwigshafen
07:25AMKarlsruhe
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe

Travel to Karlsruhe easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ludwigshafen and Karlsruhe including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:

Train takes on average 35m.

The distance from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigshafen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ludwigshafen Central Station and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines.
Omio customers who travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Munich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Karlsruhe and these popular destinations at a great price.

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