The average train between Essen and Lüneburg takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Lüneburg. 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 2 hours between Essen and Lüneburg. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Lüneburg at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lüneburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lüneburg station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Essen to Lüneburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lüneburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lüneburg station.
Book your Essen to Lüneburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Lüneburg is 305.2 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lüneburg via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 27m.