The average train between Darmstadt and Ludwigshafen takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt to Ludwigshafen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Darmstadt and Ludwigshafen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Ludwigshafen at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Ludwigshafen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Ludwigshafen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Darmstadt to Ludwigshafen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Ludwigshafen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Darmstadt to Ludwigshafen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Darmstadt and Ludwigshafen is 46.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 52 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.