The average bus between Leipzig and Essen takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Leipzig and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Essen? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.
Leipzig to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Book your Leipzig to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Leipzig and Essen is 371.9 km. The road distance is 426 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
