- Distance: 517.6 km
- Duration: 4h 45m
The train between Leipzig and Essen takes 4h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Leipzig and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
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.
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The distance between Leipzig and Essen is 371.9 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
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