The average train between Luton and Essen takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Luton 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 Luton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Luton to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Luton to Essen train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Luton and Essen is 514.3 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 41m.
