The average train between Lemgo and Essen takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lemgo 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 Lemgo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Lemgo is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lemgo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lemgo station and arriving at Essen station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Lemgo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Lemgo, Bahnhof station.
Lemgo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Lemgo and Essen is 144.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Lemgo, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 5m.