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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Leipzig takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 18m
Duration
428 km
Distance
€35
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Leipzig bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Essen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 7:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 427.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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