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Next departures from Essen to Leipzig on 29 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationCheapestFastest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
Leipzig central stationNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Leipzig central stationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Leipzig

Bus
Average priceUS$27 - US$40Average duration6h 10m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$33 - US$164Average duration5h 31m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$30 - US$41Average duration4h 50m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Leipzig

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Leipzig: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$34
Average bus trip duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance232 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Essen to Leipzig Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Leipzig

  1. How far is Leipzig from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Leipzig by coach covers an approximate distance of 231 miles (373 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Leipzig from Essen without a car?

    You can reach Leipzig from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$27
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US$25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Leipzig was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Leipzig as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Essen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Leipzig.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Leipzig, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Leipzig will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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