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The average train between Lucerne and Essen takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Essen. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Lucerne to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Essen is 498.8 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 43m.
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