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Limburg an der Lahn - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are 62 daily trains from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen. Traveling by train from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen usually takes around 3 hours, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in one hour and 34 minutes.

Distance87 mi (139 km)
Fastest train2h 0m
Lowest price$46.22
Trains per day3
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines4

Which train should you take from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen?

There are 4 train lines with service from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 53 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express72h 6m$109.50
Deutsche Bahn533h 21m$88.33
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company13h 50m$84.24
Non-federally owned railway company12h 50m$112.06
  • The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen start from $84, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Limburg an der Lahn leaves from Staffel . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen Hbf .

    From Limburg an der Lahn to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.

  • Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen start from $112, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Limburg an der Lahn leaves from Staffel . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen Hbf .

    From Limburg an der Lahn to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Limburg an der Lahn and Essen is approximately 87 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 34 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Limburg an der Lahn at 5:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 62 scheduled trains on most days. 3 of these are direct connections to Essen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Limburg an der Lahn.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Limburg an der Lahn?

Main departure station: Train Station

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Limburg an der Lahn where you can board the train.

All train stations in Limburg an der Lahn:

  • Train Station

  • Lindenholzhausen

  • Eschhofen

  • Limburg Sud Station

  • Staffel

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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