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Shortest travel time:
4 h 53 m
Longest travel time:
9 h 17 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$41
Avg. daily departures:
25
Earliest departure:
03:13
Latest departure:
23:31
Leipzig
Leipzig train station
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 04109, Leipzig, Germany
430 km
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany

Leipzig to Essen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Leipzig to Essen 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 25 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Leipzig to Essen 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 Leipzig to Essen 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.

Leipzig to Essen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 53 min
5 hrs 29 min
03:13
11:42
12
Afternoon trains
5 hrs 8 min
5 hrs 56 min
12:38
17:40
9
Evening trains
5 hrs 52 min
9 hrs 17 min
18:38
19:33
2
Night trains
7 hrs 49 min
9 hrs 4 min
22:18
23:31
2

Trains from Leipzig to Essen

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC
IC
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 53 min
$55
10
IC
IC
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 53 min
$66
7
ICE
ICE
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 19 min
$41
3
ICE
ICE
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 17 min
$74
4
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 2 changes
7 hrs 49 min
$71
1
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