Train Essen to Leichlingen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

1h 21m
Duration: 55 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bftrain S9 / ...
Take the train from Wuppertal-Vohwinkel to Leichlingentrain Rb

1h 19m

Essen to Leichlingen train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

9:20 PM → 10:41 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
10:20 PM → 11:41 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
11:20 PM → 12:41 AM
Arrives next day
1h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:20 AM → 5:09 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

12:20 AM → 1:41 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
4:50 AM → 6:09 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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