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

The cheapest way to get from Lage to Essen is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lage to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Lage and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lage to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lage, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Lage to Essen?

The distance between Lage and Essen is 153 km. The road distance is 157.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lage to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Lage to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lage to Essen train from?

Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Lage, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Lage to Essen?

The best way to get from Lage to Essen is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €85 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Lage to Essen train arrive?

Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lage to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lage to Essen is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Lage to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lage to Essen 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 Lage, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb73 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
1h 55m
€31–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
3h 35m
€22–85
Drive 157.4 km
1. Drive from Lage to Essencar 157.4 km
1h 30m
€23–33
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb67
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 57m
€39–87

Lage to Essen by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.8 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Lage, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Lage, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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