Train Lucerne to Essen Hbf from €161 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Essen Hbf takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 48m
Duration: 668 km
Distance: €161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

6h 43m

€133–307

Lucerne to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 11m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 11m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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