Bus Tickets from Leipzig to Essen

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Next departures for Leipzig to Essen on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$37Average Duration6h 6m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$24 - US$190Average Duration5h 24m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$51Average Duration4h 40m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leipzig to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leipzig to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 6m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:55am
Distance373 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Leipzig to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leipzig - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Leipzig and Essen?

    It's about 373 km (231 miles) from Leipzig to Essen.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leipzig to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Leipzig Hbf, in Leipzig, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Leipzig and Essen!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Leipzig to Essen.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Leipzig to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Leipzig to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leipzig to Essen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Leipzig by bus?

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You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Leipzig to Essen

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