Lucerne to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Essen takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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.

6h 45m
Duration: 668 km
Distance: €161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

6h 43m

€128–257

Lucerne to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:54 PM → 7:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
10h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 11m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 4m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 11m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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.