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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Essen is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig and arriving at Essen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Essen?

The distance between Leipzig and Essen is 511 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €45 - €130.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Essen bus from?

Leipzig to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Leipzig station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Essen train from?

Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Essen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Essen is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Leipzig to Essen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Essen station.

Where does the Leipzig to Essen train arrive?

Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Essen is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Leipzig to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Essen?

Book your Leipzig to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Essen?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leipzig to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Essen by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
4h 50m
€45–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
6h 43m
€20–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Essenrideshare 417.6 km
5h 30m
€22
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
4h 49m
€167–368
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 16m
€53–135
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 19m
€47–157
Drive 416.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Essencar 416.8 km
4h 26m
€59–85
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 20m
€109–395
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 20m
€100–327
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 29m
€117–235
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 2m
€104–351

Leipzig to Essen by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.2 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Leipzig to Essen 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 43m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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