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Trip Summary
There are 86 daily trains from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Traveling by train from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein usually takes around 4 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 53 minutes.
| Distance | 151 mi (242 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 53m |
| Lowest price | £20.62 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
2 train services operate from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 50 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 50 | 3h 53m | £61.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 41 | 4h 39m | £59.84 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Ludwigshafen am Rhein trains arrive at Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim and 4 other train stations.
From Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ludwigshafen am Rhein faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 86 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Main arrival station: Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim
There are more train stations and stops in Ludwigshafen am Rhein than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Ludwigshafen am Rhein:
Train stations in Ludwigshafen am Rhein:
Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim
Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim
Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim
Ludwigshafen(Rhein) BASF Nord
BASF Mitte
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