The average train between Leiden and Essen takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Essen. 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 Leiden and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Essen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Leiden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and National Express.
The distance between Leiden and Essen is 190 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 53m.
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