Train Essen to Leiden from €43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Leiden takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 42m
Duration: 236 km
Distance: €43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

best

Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity

3h 10m

€28–100

Essen to Leiden train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

10:26 PM → 7:46 AM
Arrives next day
9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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