Train Limburg to Essen from €37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Limburg and Essen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 145 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain Sneltrein RE18
Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33

2h 55m

€24–62

Limburg to Essen train times

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 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

10:53 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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