The average train between Lage and Essen takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Lage 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.
Trains run hourly between Lage and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Lage is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lage to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lage station and arriving at Essen station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Lage, Bahnhof station.
Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lage to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lage and Essen is 136.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Lage, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 1h 59m.