Bus Tickets from Essen to Leipzig

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Next departures for Essen to Leipzig on October 22
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FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Leipzig

Bus
Average PriceUS$28 - US$70Average Duration6h 10m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$33 - US$274Average Duration5h 33m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$55Average Duration4h 40m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Leipzig

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Leipzig: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance373 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Essen to Leipzig Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Leipzig

  1. What is the travel distance from Essen to Leipzig?

    Essen and Leipzig are 373 km (231 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Leipzig?

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Leipzig Hbf in Leipzig.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Leipzig was searched and found on Oct 21, 2025 with a price of US$31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Leipzig, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Leipzig.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Leipzig, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Leipzig will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Leipzig?

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