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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Leiden takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
244 km
Distance
€31
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Leiden bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Essen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.6h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 1m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.6h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 1m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.6h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.3h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.6h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.3h 53m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.6h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 1m • 1 change
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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusQbuzz B.V.4h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 243.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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