Train Essen to Lemgo from €40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lemgo takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Lemgo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration: 161 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lemgo, Bahnhoftrain Rb73

2h 32m

€33–95

Essen to Lemgo train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Lemgo. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Lemgo at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

6:29 PM → 8:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:29 PM → 9:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:29 PM → 10:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:29 PM → 11:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:19 AM
2h • 1 change
6:29 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

6:29 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:44 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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