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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €259.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €411 Average price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Essen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Essen
Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Essen.
You can get to Essen from Leipzig 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Essen from Leipzig is by taking a train, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leipzig to Essen:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $48 (€43) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $66 (€60).
The fastest way to get to Essen from Leipzig is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 55 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 53 min of travel time.
The distance from Leipzig to Essen is approximately 230 miles (371 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Essen is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 7 flights a day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Leipzig and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Essen:
- Buses most often depart from Leipzig at Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains most often depart from Leipzig at Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Essen at Essen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Essen:
- You can travel by bus to Essen from Leipzig with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Leipzig to Essen tickets for $19 (€17) on Omio.
- You can travel from Leipzig to Essen by flight with Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $120 (€108) with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Leipzig to Essen.
- You can go to Essen from Leipzig by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixTrain from Leipzig to Essen on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Essen with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 6 direct buses a day to Essen with FlixBus.
Direct services to Essen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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