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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Leipzig central station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Leipzig central station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig central station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just CN¥190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Leipzig and Essen
Stops in Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - D
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Based on 15311 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CN¥190
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Essen start from CN¥190. The average price for this route is around CN¥287. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Leipzig to Essen is 6h 6m, covering a distance of 373 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leipzig to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Essen at 9:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Essen?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Essen generates an estimated 9.3163 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 Aug 28, 2026 with a price of CN¥181To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CN¥181 to CN¥561 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CN¥181 which is on 2026-08-28.
