What is the cheapest way to get from Luxembourg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Luxembourg to Essen is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luxembourg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Luxembourg to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Luxembourg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Luxembourg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Luxembourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Luxembourg to Essen?

The distance between Luxembourg and Essen is 356 km. The road distance is 260 km.

How do I travel from Luxembourg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Luxembourg to Essen without a car is to train via Liège which takes 5h and costs €50 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Luxembourg to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Luxembourg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luxembourg to Essen bus from?

Luxembourg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where do I catch the Luxembourg to Essen train from?

Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.

Train, bus or fly from Luxembourg to Essen?

The best way to get from Luxembourg to Essen is to train via Liège which takes 5h and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Luxembourg to Essen bus arrive?

Luxembourg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Luxembourg to Essen train arrive?

Luxembourg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Luxembourg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Luxembourg to Essen is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Luxembourg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Luxembourg to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luxembourg to Essen?

Book your Luxembourg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Luxembourg to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Luxembourg to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h
€54–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
5h 20m
€24–40
Drive 260 km
1. Drive from Luxembourg to Essencar 260 km
2h 44m
€38–54
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
5h 59m
€118–288
Train
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 10m
€58–135
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LUX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 10m
€135–490

Luxembourg to Essen by train

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Distance: 355.8 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Essen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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