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Compare train and flight for Essen to Lüneburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lüneburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from RM96. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of RM96, and a train costs an average of RM96.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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RM96 Average price Cheapest | RM57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lüneburg:
A flight is RM13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lüneburg costing on average RM96.
Other travel options to Lüneburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
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How to get from Essen to Lüneburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Lüneburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM3h33Essen9:33 PMLüneburgFind prices1 transfer
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6:00 PM3h33Essen9:33 PMLüneburgFind prices1 transfer
Fastest
6:21 AM3h04Essen9:25 AMLüneburgRM831One-way1 transfer
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4:59 PM3h35Essen8:34 PMLüneburgFind prices1 transfer
6:59 PM3h35Essen10:34 PMLüneburgFind prices1 transfer
9:34 AM3h50Essen1:24 PMLüneburgFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lüneburg:
A flight is RM13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lüneburg costing on average RM96.
Other travel options to Lüneburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Lüneburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Lüneburg station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lüneburg by train.
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