Luxembourg City to Essen train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Luxembourg City to Essen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Luxembourg City to Essen take around 4 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 215 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Luxembourg City is scheduled to depart at around  04:00. The last departure is usually at around 23:43 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Luxembourg City at around 04:00, with the last train leaving at around 23:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 59 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$28.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Essen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Essen.

Is there a direct train from Luxembourg City to Essen?

The journey between Luxembourg City and Essen usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Luxembourg City to Essen every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Luxembourg City to Essen?

The Luxembourg City to Essen train travel takes about 4 hours and 23 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Luxembourg City to Essen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Essen leaving Luxembourg City at around 04:00 and the last train leaving at around 23:43 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Luxembourg City at around 04:00, with the final departure at 23:33.