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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leipzig to Essen

Composite routes from Leipzig to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
416 km.
from $22
Fastest
1 h 4 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 55m
3 times a day
$43.04–$60.76
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 21m
Every day
$139.24–$582.26
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$94.93–$417.71
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h
Monday to Friday
$126.58–$392.39
Condor Flugdienst
Website
6h
Friday to Sunday
$126.58–$455.68
Train operators
Found: 6
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
ÖBB Intercity
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
5h 19m
Once daily
$94.93–$113.92
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
1h 14m
Once daily
$32.91–$46.83
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$22.78–$34.18
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
57 min
Hourly
$18.99–$27.85
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
1h 11m
Twice daily
$13.92–$21.52
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ÖBB Intercity
Website
1h 11m
Twice daily
$40.50–$62.02
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
$26.82
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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 $23.03 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 drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

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 5h 19m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Essen?

The distance between Leipzig and Essen is 506 km. The road distance is 460.3 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 5h 19m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 5h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Essen train from?

Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, 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 5h 19m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $413.04 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Leipzig to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Essen train arrive?

Leipzig to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Essen is 460 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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.
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