Train Essen to Lemgo from €40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lemgo takes 2h 33m 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 33m
Duration: 161 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lemgo, Bahnhoftrain Rb73

2h 30m

€33–70

Essen to Lemgo train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Lemgo. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Lemgo at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:29 PM → 10:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:29 PM → 11:54 PM
2h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:44 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 7:19 AM
2h • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:44 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 7:19 AM
2h • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:44 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 7:19 AM
2h • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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