Next available departures

Next departures for Essen to Leipzig on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 21m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	1:15pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 46m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 11m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
	12:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 25m	5:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + WestfalenBahn + Deutsche Bahn	1:29pm	Essen Central Train Station	7h 7m	8:36pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost	2:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	7h 14m	9:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + erixx + DB Regio Südost	6:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	7h 2m	1:23am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 25m	5:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Leipzig on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Deutsche Bahn	6:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	6h 18m	12:31am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	1:15pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 46m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 56m	11:17am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + WestfalenBahn + Deutsche Bahn	7:40am	Essen Central Train Station	6h 35m	2:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Deutsche Bahn	6:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	6h 18m	12:31am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	6:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 56m	11:17am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + WestfalenBahn + Deutsche Bahn	7:40am	Essen Central Train Station	6h 35m	2:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Leipzig on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 11m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	Cheapest
	1:15pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 46m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	8h 21m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 56m	11:17am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + WestfalenBahn + Deutsche Bahn	7:40am	Essen Central Train Station	6h 35m	2:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	6:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	5h 43m	12:56am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:21am	Essen Central Train Station	4h 56m	11:17am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Leipzig on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
National Express + cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Deutsche Bahn	6:13pm	Essen Central Train Station	6h 18m	12:31am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	1:15pm	Essen Central Train Station	4h 46m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:54pm	HBF	8h 31m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn	6:13am	Essen Central Train Station	7h 4m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:20am	Essen Central Train Station	5h 55m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Regio Nord + Deutsche Bahn	6:29am	Essen Central Train Station	6h 48m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:54pm	HBF	8h 21m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
National Express + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn	6:13am	Essen Central Train Station	7h 4m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

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 R$146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR$146 - R$596	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR$120 - R$1,562	Average Duration6h 1m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Leipzig?

Essen

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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/538 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

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 R$120. The average price for this train route is around R$559. 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 6h 1m, covering a distance of 232 miles (373 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Essen to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 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 6:03am. And the latest train departs at 9:37pm.
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 3.9 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
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 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 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.

Best price found

08/25

R$392

08/26

R$518

Today

R$474

08/28

R$543

08/29

R$341

08/30

R$329

08/31

R$278

09/01

R$142

The cheapest trip from Essen to Leipzig was searched and found on Sep 1, 2026 with a price of R$142

To 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 R$142 to R$1,419 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 R$142 which is on 2026-09-01.