The average train between Essen Hbf and Ludwigsburg takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg. 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 twice daily between Essen Hbf and Ludwigsburg. The earliest departure is at 9:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ludwigsburg at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Ludwigsburg station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Ludwigsburg is 323.5 km. The road distance is 441 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–330 and the journey takes 2h 57m.