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Leeds to Essen

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$316.44

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$759.47
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$265.81
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$303.79
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$443.02
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$822.76

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds Kirkgate to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Bus from Leeds Kirkgate to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to King's
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$50.63

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Essen is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Leeds Kirkgate and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Leeds to Essen?

The distance between Leeds and Essen is 971 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 48m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Leeds to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essen train from?

Leeds to Essen train services, operated by LNER, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Essen?

The best way to get from Leeds to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 48m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 17h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $358.70 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Leeds to Essen bus arrive?

Leeds to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 19:34 in Leeds and 20:34 in Essen.

Where does the Leeds to Essen train arrive?

Leeds to Essen train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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