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Luton to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Essen takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Luton 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.

7h 1m
Duration
721 km
Distance
€274
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 10m
€193–423

Luton to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Luton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 721.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Luton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 10m.

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