Shortest travel time:
4 h 52 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 30 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$66
Avg. daily departures:
17
Earliest departure:
00:09
Latest departure:
10:00
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany
430 km
Leipzig
Leipzig train station
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 04109, Leipzig, Germany

Essen to Leipzig Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Essen to Leipzig is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 6 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 17 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Essen to Leipzig boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Essen to Leipzig is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Essen to Leipzig Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 52 min
8 hrs 30 min
00:09
10:00
17

Trains on Essen - Leipzig Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
5 hrs 17 min
$121
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 52 min
$66
10
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 52 min
$66
5
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
7 hrs 1 min
$188
1