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2 h 16 min
216 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Essen to Leiden

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Cheapest
By car (216 km)
2 h 16 min
216 km.
from $11
Other
Rideshare
2 h 16 min
216 km.
from $8.22
Train
3 h 37 min
188 km.
from $90.85
Train via Arnhem
3 h 46 min
188 km.
from $61.33
Train, Plane
2 h 49 min
188 km.
from $296.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$55.98
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$27.99
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.36–$49.62

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$190.84

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to bus which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Leiden?

The distance between Essen and Leiden is 221 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Essen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden bus from?

Essen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden train from?

Essen to Leiden train services, operated by NS, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Essen to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Leiden bus arrive?

Essen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Essen to Leiden train arrive?

Essen to Leiden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Leiden is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Essen to Leiden.

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

Book your Essen to Leiden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.
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