Essen to Limburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Limburg takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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 50m
Duration: 151 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
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2h 47m

Essen to Limburg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Limburg. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Limburg at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

4:28 AM → 7:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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