What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Leeds and Essen Hbf is 971 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 16m and costs €240 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essen Hbf bus from?

Leeds to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essen Hbf train from?

Leeds to Essen Hbf train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 16m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Leeds to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Leeds to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 10:52 AM in Leeds and 11:52 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Leeds to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Leeds to Essen Hbf train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Essen Hbf?

Book your Leeds to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Leeds to Essen Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Leeds to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 16m
€240–492
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 25m
€70–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
17h 40m
€76–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbfcar
8h 56m
€272–340
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LBA - DUS
5h 50m
€91–258
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
8h 51m
€294–482
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
18h 34m
€100–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbfcar
10h 3m
€168–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 23m
€103–237
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 5m
€141–303
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 30m
€97–329

Leeds to Essen Hbf by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.1 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Leeds to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria in around 17h 40m.

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