- Distance: 517.7 km
- Duration: 5h 3m
The average train between Leipzig and Essen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Leipzig 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 once daily between Leipzig and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 9:59 AM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Essen is 371.9 km. The road distance is 518 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €95–340 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
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