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from $29
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from $33
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leipzig
    Departure location: Leipzig central station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leipzig
    Departure location: Leipzig central station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Leipzig
    Departure location: Leipzig central station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $47
Bus Leipzig to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Leipzig to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32
Average bus trip duration6h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:25 AM
Distance232 miles (373 km)
Latest bus departure10:40 PM

Leipzig to Essen Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:25AM - 10:40PM
Minimum Price$21
Average Ticket Price$32
Minimum Trip Duration5h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration6h5m
Distance232 miles (373 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Leipzig - Essen

You can take a bus or a train to go from Leipzig to Essen. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Leipzig to Essen is about 6h 5m, but you can get there in as little as 5h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 231 miles (373 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Leipzig and Essen is 231 miles (373 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses running from Leipzig to Essen may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Leipzig to Essen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 12:25 AM and 10:40 PM.

If you're headed to Essen from Leipzig, chances are that your bus will leave from Hbf and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Leipzig to Essen by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $21.

You can expect to pay around $32 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $21 and $66, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Leipzig to Essen. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Leipzig and Essen!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Leipzig to Essen.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Leipzig to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Leipzig to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leipzig to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time6h 5mAvg Price$32Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 57mAvg Price$57Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time4h 30mAvg Price$34Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Leipzig and Essen is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $32 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $21. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Essen, choose the bus, as it will take you from Leipzig to Essen in about 4h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Leipzig by bus?

Bus from Essen to Leipzig

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Leipzig to Essen

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