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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Leipzig:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Leipzig costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $503 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Leipzig costing on average $544 (€438).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Leipzig
How to get from Essen to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:15 AM6h05Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:15 AM6h05Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH73 · LH15410:35 AM3h35Dusseldorf Airport2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 845 · IC 24438:21 AM4h56Essen Hbf1:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus5:04 PM8h11Essen Hbf1:15 AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)$771One-way1 transfer- ICE 545 · IC 20379:19 AM4h56Essen Hbf2:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:40 AM5h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:35 AMLeipzig, Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM6h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:04 AM8h16Essen Hbf5:20 PMLeipzig, Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
LH4217+LH1586:35 PM4h40Dusseldorf Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5401One-way1 transfer- LH79 · LH1526:10 AM3h40Dusseldorf Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
- LH71 · LH1548:50 AM5h20Dusseldorf Airport2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Leipzig:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Leipzig costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $503 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Leipzig costing on average $544 (€438).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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