The average train between Essen and Lüdenscheid takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lüdenscheid. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Lüdenscheid. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Lüdenscheid at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 48m • 1 change
1h 48m • 1 change
1h 48m • 1 change
1h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lüdenscheid. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lüdenscheid station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Essen to Lüdenscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lüdenscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lüd., Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Lüdenscheid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Lüdenscheid is 50.2 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lüd., Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf in around 2h 1m.
