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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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