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Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Ludwigsburg takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is at least one train 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.

3h 33m
Duration
441 km
Distance
€94
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
3h 14m
€77–171

Essen Hbf to Ludwigsburg train times

Trains run once daily between Essen Hbf and Ludwigsburg. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ludwigsburg at 3:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg3h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 43m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 32m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 17m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 440.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Ludwigsburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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