The average train between Lublin and Essen takes 15h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lublin to Essen. 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 Lublin and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lublin is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Kutno and take an average of 15h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lublin to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lublin to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lublin station and arriving at Essen station via Kutno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
Lublin to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Lublin Glowny station.
Lublin to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lublin to Essen train tickets online with PKP Intercity, S-Bahn Berlin and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lublin and Essen is 1,078.4 km. The road distance is 1,265 km.
You can take a train from Lublin Glowny to Essen Hbf via Kutno, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 13h 54m.