Essen to Limburg trains

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The average train between Essen and Limburg takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Limburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 151 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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2h 47m

Essen to Limburg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Limburg. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Limburg at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:09 AM → 7:11 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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