The average train between Limburg and Essen takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Limburg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Limburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limburg is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen West and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Limburg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Limburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Limburg station and arriving at Essen station via Aachen West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Limburg to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Limburg to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Limburg to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), National Express and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Limburg and Essen is 82 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Aachen West and Neuss Hbf in around 3h 8m.