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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 bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. 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 €18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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€22 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 Mainz to Ludwigshafen 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 Mainz to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Ludwigshafen costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex.
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