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Trip Summary
You can pick from 76 daily train trips between Ludwigshafen and Essen. The average train journey from Ludwigshafen to Essen takes 3 hours and 49 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 151 mi (242 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 36m |
| Lowest price | $25.78 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ludwigshafen to Essen?
2 train services operate from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 66 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 66 | 3h 49m | $61.88 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 14 | 3h 49m | $56.13 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ludwigshafen to Essen start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ludwigshafen am Rhein leaves from Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Ludwigshafen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Ludwigshafen to Essen are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Ludwigshafen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 76 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 Essen to Ludwigshafen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ludwigshafen?
Main departure station: Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim
Ludwigshafen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Ludwigshafen:
Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim
Ludwigshafen-Mundenheim
Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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 center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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