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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Ludwigshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 3m sooner (54m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Mainz to Ludwigshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Ludwigshafen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:47 AM 0h43 Mainz 6:30 AM Ludwigshafen €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:47 AM 0h43 Mainz 6:30 AM Ludwigshafen €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:47 AM 0h43 Mainz 6:30 AM Ludwigshafen €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:56 AM 1h03 Mainz 4:59 AM Ludwigshafen €24 1 One-way 0 transfers5:56 AM 1h08 Mainz 7:04 AM Ludwigshafen €24 1 One-way 0 transfers6:22 AM 1h14 Mainz 7:36 AM Ludwigshafen €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Ludwigshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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