How much does a train ticket from Essen to Leipzig cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Leipzig is $35. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Leipzig is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Leipzig?

A train trip between Essen and Leipzig is around 8h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 11m. This is the time it takes to travel the 231 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Leipzig?

The number of trains from Essen to Leipzig can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Leipzig by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Once in Leipzig, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, Russian Memorial Church St Alexej, St. Thomas Church, Leipzig Zoo, Madler Passage.

Trains from Essen to Leipzig

Train Essen to Leipzig: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$35

Average train trip duration8h 16m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure7:03am

Distance232 miles (373 km)

Latest train departure11:04am

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Leipzig is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Leipzig, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Leipzig, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Leipzig.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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