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Essen to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Leiden takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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.

2h 57m
Duration
221 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain train Sprinter
3h 35m
€25–59

Essen to Leiden train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 220.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 35m.

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