Ludwigshafen to Essen

Ludwigshafen to Essen

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Ludwigshafen to Essen Schedule

Ludwigshafen to Essen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 00:15 - 19:50€ 81.11
CD 2nd Class Seat 04:01 - 06:58€ 174.49
FlixBus Economy 07:30 - 23:40€ 21.98
CD 2nd Class Seat 09:21 - 11:41€ 174.49
FlixBus Economy 13:25 - 20:48€ 20.98
FlixBus Economy 16:20 - 21:45€ 11.99

Transportation from Ludwigshafen to Essen

Facts about the transport from Ludwigshafen to Essen

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure4:01 AM
Latest Departure4:20 PM
Departures per day11
Distance117 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, CD, FlixBus, Flixtrain

How to get from Ludwigshafen to Essen

Travelling between Ludwigshafen and Essen is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 187.99 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.92.

How long does it take to get from Ludwigshafen to Essen?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 20 hours to travel between Ludwigshafen and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Ludwigshafen and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 19h 35m to reach Essen.

How much does it cost to get from Ludwigshafen to Essen?

Travelling between Ludwigshafen and Essen can be as cheap as USD 12.92 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 187.99 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ludwigshafen and Essen ?

  • 6 from Ludwigshafen to Essen starting from 07:30 Mannheim until 16:20 Mannheim
  • 4 from Ludwigshafen to Essen starting from 04:01 Mannheim Central until 09:21 Mannheim Central
  • 1 by Bus+Train from Ludwigshafen to Essen starting from 09:35 Mannheim until 09:35 Mannheim

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ludwigshafen to Essen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Ludwigshafen to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ludwigshafen and Essen

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ludwigshafen to Essen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus