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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | Fastest | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 5 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 313, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Leipzig?
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Leipzig by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Leipzig start from MAD 334. The average price for this train route is around MAD 1 109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Essen to Leipzig is 5h 56m, covering a distance of 373 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 17 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 Essen to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Essen to Leipzig departs at 06:03. And the latest train departs at 21:00.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Leipzig?
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 Essen to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Essen to Leipzig?
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 Essen to Leipzig?
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 Essen to Leipzig was searched and found on 13 Sept 2026 with a price of MAD 762To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Leipzig as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MAD 762 to MAD 1 547 for a train ticket from Essen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 871, which is on 2026-09-16.
