The average train between Lage and Essen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Lage 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 Lage and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lage is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lage to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lage station and arriving at Essen station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Lage, Bahnhof station.
Lage to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lage to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn and National Express.
The distance between Lage and Essen is 136.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Lage, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 1h 54m.