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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | Cheapest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Leipzig central station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Leipzig central station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, 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
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Leipzig by bus
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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 19, 2025 with a price of $29To 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Leipzig?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
