The average train between Essen and Luxembourg takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Luxembourg. 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 5 times a week between Essen and Luxembourg. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Luxembourg at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Luxembourg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station via Köln Hbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Essen to Luxembourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Luxembourg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.
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The distance between Essen and Luxembourg is 214.4 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 49m.