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Essen to Luxembourg Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Essen to Luxembourg?
There are usually 3 daily bus trips available from Essen to Luxembourg.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$37.67 | Avg. Price$50.76 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration5h 40m | Duration7h 8m |
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Essen to Luxembourg. Traveling by train from Essen to Luxembourg usually takes 7 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest FlixTrain train can make the trip in 7 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 133 mi (214 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 7m |
| Lowest price | $38.57 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Luxembourg?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Luxembourg. 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 | 7h 10m | $45.33 |
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 Luxembourg from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Parking across from 2 Rue Mercier in Luxembourg after about 7 hours and 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Luxembourg
The distance between Essen and Luxembourg is approximately 133 miles, or 214 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 7 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 from Essen to Luxembourg are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 5:00pm and arrives in Luxembourg around 7 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 Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?
Main arrival station: Parking across from 2 Rue Mercier
Luxembourg has one train station.
All train stations in Luxembourg:
Parking across from 2 Rue Mercier
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