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Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Ludwigshafen am Rhein takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

5h 47m
Duration
341 km
Distance
€35
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Ludwigshafen am Rhein bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Essen and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ludwigshafen am Rhein at 2:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 341.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Mannheim central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Hak Bus also services this route twice a week.

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