Leipzig to Essen Bus and Coach

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Leipzig to Essen Route Overview

Leipzig to Essen bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Leipzig at 00:00h, arriving at Essen at 06:05h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:05h, arriving at 05:00h the same day.
Departure station and country LeipzigGermany
Arrival station and country EssenGermany
Travel Distance 281 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 25min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price £16
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Leipzig to Essen

The shortest travel distance between Leipzig and Essen is 281 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 05:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:55h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Leipzig to Essen. The overnight coach departs at 23:05 and arrives at the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Essen:
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Bus companies operating the Leipzig to Essen route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1250 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Leipzig or Essen coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Leipzig

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  Essen

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £16 (One-Way) or £32 (Return).

Travel reviews for Leipzig to Essen bus

Over 1250 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Leipzig to Essen. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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