The average train between Luxembourg and Essen Hbf takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Luxembourg to Essen Hbf. 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 Luxembourg and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Luxembourg is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 58m • 2 changes

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5h 58m • 2 changes

5h 30m • 2 changes

5h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Luxembourg to Essen Hbf? 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 Hbf. However, there are services departing from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Luxembourg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.
Luxembourg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Luxembourg and Essen Hbf is 213.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 10m.