Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Leipzig?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Leipzig
- ALeipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- BGoethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Compare bus companies
Based on 11413 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $38
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Leipzig by bus
What is the travel distance from Essen to Leipzig?
Essen and Leipzig are 373 km (231 miles) apart.
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $37To 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.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $47 for a bus ticket from Essen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-28.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Leipzig?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
