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Trip Overview

The train between Leverkusen and Essen takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leverkusen 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.

46 min
Duration
69 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leverkusen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Leverkusen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leverkusen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leverkusen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leverkusen to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69 km
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Leverkusen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 57 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.

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