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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Essen is to bus which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Essen is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Essen?

The distance between Leverkusen and Essen is 69 km. The road distance is 57 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs €13 - €19.

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

The train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Essen bus from?

Leverkusen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Essen train from?

Leverkusen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Leverkusen Mitte station.

Train or bus from Leverkusen to Essen?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Essen is to train which takes 46 min and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leverkusen to Essen train arrive?

Leverkusen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Essen is 57 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Leverkusen to Essen.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Leverkusen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leverkusen to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Leverkusen Mitte to Essen HbfRe
46 min
€13–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
1h 20m
€6–9
Drive 57 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Essen57 km
35 min
€8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leverkusen to Essen57 km
35 min
€140–170
Bus via Düsseldorf central bus station
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Düsseldorf central bus stationN74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
2h 4m
€9–17

Leverkusen to Essen by train

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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 hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 46 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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