The average train between Lüdenscheid and Essen takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lüdenscheid 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 Lüdenscheid and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lüdenscheid is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lüdenscheid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lüdenscheid station and arriving at Essen station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Lüdenscheid to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lüd., Bahnhof station.
Lüdenscheid to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lüdenscheid to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Lüdenscheid and Essen is 50.2 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Lüd., Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 36m.