The average train between Luxembourg and Essen takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. 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 4 hours between Luxembourg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luxembourg is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luxembourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luxembourg station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Luxembourg station.
Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen station.
Book your Luxembourg to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Luxembourg and Essen is 237.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Luxembourg to Essen via Bruxelles-Central in around 5h 23m.