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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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How to get from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 AM1h55Stuttgart5:35 AMLudwigshafen$141One-way0 transfers
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3:40 AM1h55Stuttgart5:35 AMLudwigshafen$141One-way0 transfers
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3:40 AM1h55Stuttgart5:35 AMLudwigshafen$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Ludwigshafen costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Ludwigshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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