How to Travel from

Leiden to Essen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Netherlands Germany Leiden Essen

Cheapest

By car (227 km)

2 h 18 min

227 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 18 min

227 km.

from $8.64

Train

3 h 3 min

188 km.

from $96.15

Plane, Train

2 h 40 min

188 km.

from $296.30

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$24.21–$35.68

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$20.39–$49.69

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$16.56–$42.05

Eurostar

Phone:

+44 343 218 6186

Website:

eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$28.03–$63.71

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$36.95–$42.05

Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

21 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.76–$30.58

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$11.47–$16.56

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.19–$15.29

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:

069 450099650

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vias-online.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.11–$28.03

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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Essen is to bus which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Essen?

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

How far is it from Leiden to Essen?

The distance between Leiden and Essen is 245 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $32.61 - $130.43 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen bus from?

Leiden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Essen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Essen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $32.61 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Leiden to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Essen is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Leiden to Essen.

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

Book your Leiden to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Fine

8.9

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Great

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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Four ways to Travel from Leiden to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

KLM

Train operators

NS

Eurostar

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

National Express

VIAS Rail GmbH

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Essen?

How far is it from Leiden to Essen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essen train from?

Train or bus from Leiden to Essen?

Where does the Leiden to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Leiden to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Leiden to Essen?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?