The average train between Leimen and Essen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leimen 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 hourly between Leimen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Leimen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leimen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leimen station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Leimen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Leimen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leimen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leimen and Essen is 262.9 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 2h 15m.