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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Ludwigshafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Ludwigshafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1518 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1518, while a flight costs an average of Kč14854.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč5511 Average price | Kč14854 Average price | Kč1518 Average price Cheapest | Kč3127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is Kč3994 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ludwigshafen costing on average Kč5511.
A bus is Kč13336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ludwigshafen costing on average Kč14854.
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around Kč5511 compared to roughly Kč3127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-2384.48. The journey takes 7h 55m versus 7h 43m 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 Vienna to Ludwigshafen
How to get from Vienna to Ludwigshafen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Ludwigshafen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM12h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)Kč10121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM12h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)Kč10121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS2651:20 PM1h10Vienna International Airport2:30 PMStuttgart AirportKč50161One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · S51:28 PM7h57Vienna9:25 PMLudwigshafen Central StationKč21031One-way3 transfers- RJX 64+
ICE 510+DB S4+
IC 6461:57 PM8h51Vienna Hbf10:48 PMLudwigshafen Central StationKč24561One-way3 transfers - IC 646+RJX 64+ICE 510+DB S41:34 PM9h14Vienna Airport10:48 PMLudwigshafen Central StationKč29961One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus11:25 PM13h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:30 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)Kč10121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)Kč11551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM13h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:25 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)Kč11551One-way1 transfer
- OS1996:00 AM1h30Vienna International Airport7:30 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč40501One-way0 transfers
- OS2017:00 AM1h30Vienna International Airport8:30 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč40501One-way0 transfers
OS2038:00 AM1h30Vienna International Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportKč40501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Ludwigshafen:
A bus is Kč3994 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Ludwigshafen costing on average Kč5511.
A bus is Kč13336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Ludwigshafen costing on average Kč14854.
Other travel options to Ludwigshafen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Ludwigshafen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Ludwigshafen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ludwigshafen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE to go to Ludwigshafen by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Ludwigshafen by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic.
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