The average train between Essen and Leiden takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Leiden station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Essen to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Leiden train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Leiden is 190 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 10m.
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