The average train between Lünen and Essen takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Lünen 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 hourly between Lünen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Lünen is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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48 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lünen 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 Lünen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lünen station and arriving at Essen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Lünen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf station.
Lünen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lünen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lünen and Essen is 39.9 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf to Essen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 43 min.