Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + NordWestBahn + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | 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 PEN 95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Essen?
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Essen by train
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 train ticket from Leipzig to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Essen start at PEN 79. The average price for this train route is around PEN 360. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Leipzig to Essen?
The average train trip from Leipzig to Essen takes 6h 10m and covers 373 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Essen?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Essen departs at 6:04am. The latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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 Aug 17, 2026 with a price of PEN 148To 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 PEN 148 to PEN 1,012 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 PEN 202 which is on 2026-08-21.
