The average train between Essen and Lingen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lingen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Lingen at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lingen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lingen station via Lingen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Essen to Lingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Essen to Lingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lingen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Lingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Lingen is 120.2 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lingen, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 1h 26m.