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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lingen is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lingen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lingen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lingen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lingen, Bahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Lingen?

The distance between Essen and Lingen is 152 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Essen to Lingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lingen train from?

Essen to Lingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Lingen train arrive?

Essen to Lingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lingen, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lingen is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Essen to Lingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lingen?

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Where can I stay near Lingen?

There are 368+ hotels available in Lingen.

Essen to Lingen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Lingen 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lingen, Bahnhof35
2h 34m
€40–60
Drive 134.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Lingen134.7 km
1h 20m
€19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Münster bus stop380 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Lingen, Bahnhof35
3h 48m
€26–36

Essen to Lingen by train

44Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.4 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lingen, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–39 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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