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Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Ludwigshafen am Rhein takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
316 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ludwigshafen am Rhein at 2:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 315.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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