The average train between Lage and Essen takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Lage and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lage is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change
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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 11m.
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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
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 55m.