The average train between Luxembourg and Essen takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Luxembourg 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 every 2 hours between Luxembourg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luxembourg is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luxembourg station and arriving at Essen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.
Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Luxembourg to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luxembourg and Essen is 214.4 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 4h 57m.