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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 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 |  Most popular bus 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 Karlsruhe
Compare the available ways to get from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15 (-€12). The journey takes 55m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe
How to get from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:30 AM 0h55 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 9:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:30 AM 0h55 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 9:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- S5 · ECE 151 · STR 3
8:36 AM 0h47 Ludwigshafen Central Station 9:23 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- S3 · STR 1
9:21 AM 1h25 Ludwigshafen Central Station 10:46 AM Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - S3 · STR 1
8:20 AM 1h26 Ludwigshafen Central Station 9:46 AM Karlsruhe Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Kaiserstraße) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - S1 · ICE 273 · STR 3
6:21 AM 0h52 Ludwigshafen Central Station 7:13 AM Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) $30 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Karlsruhe costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigshafen and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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