The average train between Essen and Leichlingen takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Leichlingen. 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 Essen and Leichlingen. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Leichlingen at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leichlingen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Leichlingen station via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Essen to Leichlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Leichlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leichlingen station.
The distance between Essen and Leichlingen is 39 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leichlingen via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf and Wuppertal-Vohwinkel in around 1h 19m.