Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | HBF | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + WestfalenBahn + eurobahn + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Essen?
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Essen start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Essen?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Essen is 5h 26m, covering a distance of 232 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on 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 Leipzig to Essen?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Essen departs at 06:04. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Essen?
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 Leipzig to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Leipzig to Essen?
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 Leipzig to Essen was searched and found on 11 Jul 2026 with a price of £39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £39 to £214 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £39, which is on 2026-07-11.
