Luton to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Essen takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. 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 50m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €294
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

7h 25m

€197–450

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 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:25 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
2:26 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
13h 56m • 3 changes
6:56 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:25 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
2:26 PM → 11:21 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
4:26 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:25 AM → 6:32 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
2:26 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
4:26 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:26 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 6:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
2:25 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.