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Ludwigsburg to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludwigsburg and Cologne takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludwigsburg to Cologne. 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 45m
Duration
360 km
Distance
€81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
3h 21m
€62–141

Ludwigsburg to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Ludwigsburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Ludwigsburg is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 33m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 360.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Ludwigsburg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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