The train between Lingen and Essen takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lingen 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 4 times a day between Lingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lingen is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lingen station and arriving at Essen station via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Lingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lingen, Bahnhof station.
Lingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf station.
Book your Lingen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Lingen and Essen is 120.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Lingen, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–75 and the journey takes 1h 22m.