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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | HBF | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Essen?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Essen start from £28. The average price for this train route is around £89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Essen?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Essen is 5h 39m, covering a distance of 232 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 22m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Essen?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Essen departs at 06:38. And the latest train departs at 22:16.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Essen was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £58 to £200 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £65, which is on 2025-12-21.
