What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Essen is to bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from [Leiden Centraal] Voorzijde station, Bushalte G/H, Stationsplein and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Leiden to Essen?

The distance between Leiden and Essen is 236 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Leiden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen bus from?

Leiden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen train from?

Leiden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Essen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Leiden to Essen bus arrive?

Leiden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Leiden to Essen train arrive?

Leiden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Essen is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leiden to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Leiden to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 59m
€44–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague Central Bus Station to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
5h 21m
€15–64
Bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
4h 53m
€16–40
Drive 213.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Essencar 213.6 km
2h 20m
€38–54
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 40m
€115–342
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 13m
€40–103

Leiden to Essen by train

257Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.3 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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