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Compare train and bus for Ludwigshafen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€22 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Ludwigshafen to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen to Mainz:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen to Mainz costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ludwigshafen and Mainz 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 Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Mainz by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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