The average train between Essen and Limburg takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Limburg. 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 Limburg. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Limburg at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Limburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Limburg station via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Essen to Limburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Limburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Essen to Limburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Limburg is 82 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Maastricht via Herzogenrath in around 2h 49m.