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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 | CheapestFastest | |||||
National Express + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + WestfalenBahn + DB Regio Südost | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
National Express + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost | Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 PLN 100, 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
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Leipzig 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 Essen to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Leipzig start from PLN 99. The average price for this train route is around PLN 439. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Leipzig?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Leipzig is 5h 38m, covering a distance of 232 miles (373 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Leipzig?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Leipzig at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:52pm.
What 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Jun 28, 2026 with a price of PLN 129To 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 PLN 129 to PLN 1,107 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 PLN 129 which is on 2026-06-28.
Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
