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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ludwigsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £368.
Distance: 277 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £368 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Ludwigsburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigsburg:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average £87.
A coach is £335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average £368.
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 7h 21m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £45 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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The most popular day trips by train from Ludwigsburg are Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Ulm and Esslingen am Neckar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ludwigsburg on Omio.
Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
Heidelberg is a historic university city on the River Neckar, known for its baroque Altstadt and Heidelberg Castle. A large student population keeps the city lively, while riverside views and the Philosophenweg reflect its Romantic past.
Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
Ulm, on the Danube, is known for Ulm Minster and the world’s tallest church spire. Its compact centre pairs medieval corners and canalside areas with striking modern architecture.
Esslingen am Neckar is known for its well-preserved medieval old town, lined with timber-framed houses and canals. Its steep vineyards, wine tradition and hilltop castle complex give the city a distinct character close to Stuttgart.
Travel to Ludwigsburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Ludwigsburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ludwigsburg:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average £87.
A coach is £335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Ludwigsburg costing on average £368.
Other travel options to Ludwigsburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 7h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ludwigsburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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