What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lemgo?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lemgo is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lemgo?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lemgo is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lemgo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lemgo. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lemgo, Finanzamt via Dortmund central bus station and Bad Salzuflen, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lemgo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lemgo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lemgo, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Essen to Lemgo?

The distance between Essen and Lemgo is 161 km. The road distance is 168 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Lemgo without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Lemgo without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €18 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Lemgo?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Essen to Lemgo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lemgo bus from?

Essen to Lemgo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lemgo train from?

Essen to Lemgo train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Lemgo?

The best way to get from Essen to Lemgo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €18 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Essen to Lemgo bus arrive?

Essen to Lemgo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Lemgo train arrive?

Essen to Lemgo train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lemgo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lemgo is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Essen to Lemgo.

Where can I stay near Lemgo?

There are 990+ hotels available in Lemgo.

Essen to Lemgo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Lemgo by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld HbfRe
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lemgo, BahnhofRb73
2h 47m
€18–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationN1338
4h 27m
€14–19
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lemgo168 km
1h 33m
€24–35
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lemgo, Bahnhof
4h 11m
€40–62

Essen to Lemgo by train

126Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.2 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lemgo, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lemgo, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 2h.

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