Ludwigsburg to Cologne by train

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Overview: trains from Ludwigsburg to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ludwigsburg to Cologne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:35 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 278
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey AU$88.33 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 40m
Train operators 16

Travelling from Ludwigsburg to Cologne by train

Want to know how to get from Ludwigsburg to Cologne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Ludwigsburg to Cologne take around 2 hours and 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 278 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Ludwigsburg is scheduled to depart at around  00:35. The last departure is usually at around 23:42 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Ludwigsburg at around 00:37, with the last train leaving at around 23:47. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$88.33.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cologne.

Is there a direct train from Ludwigsburg to Cologne?

The journey between Ludwigsburg and Cologne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Ludwigsburg to Cologne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Ludwigsburg to Cologne?

The Ludwigsburg to Cologne train travel takes about 2 hours and 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Ludwigsburg to Cologne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving Ludwigsburg at around 00:35 and the last train leaving at around 23:42 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Ludwigsburg at around 00:37, with the final departure at 23:47.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.