The average train between Rotterdam and Ludwigshafen am Rhein takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Ludwigshafen am Rhein at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen am Rhein? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ludwigshafen am Rhein station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen am Rhein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen am Rhein train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ludwigshafen am Rhein train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Ludwigshafen am Rhein is 389.4 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 37m.