The average train between Essen and Ludwigsburg takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 once daily between Essen and Ludwigsburg. The earliest departure is at 9:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ludwigsburg at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 25m • 1 change
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5h 16m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ludwigsburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Ludwigsburg station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Essen to Ludwigsburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ludwigsburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Ludwigsburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Essen and Ludwigsburg is 324.1 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.