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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Essen to Limburg an der Lahn. The train trip from Essen to Limburg an der Lahn is usually about 4 hours and 50 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (139 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 25m |
| Lowest price | £10.22 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Limburg an der Lahn?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Limburg an der Lahn. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 4h 51m | £14.10 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Limburg an der Lahn from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Limburg Sud Station in Limburg an der Lahn after about 4 hours and 51 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Limburg an der Lahn is approximately 87 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Essen to Limburg an der Lahn tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 12:00 and arrives in Limburg an der Lahn around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Limburg an der Lahn to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Limburg an der Lahn?
Main arrival station: Limburg Sud Station
Limburg an der Lahn has one train station.
Train stations in Limburg an der Lahn:
Limburg Sud Station
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