The average train between Esens and Leer takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Esens to Leer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Esens and Leer. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esens is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Leer at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Sande(Kr Friesland) and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Esens to Leer. However, there are services departing from Esens station and arriving at Leer station via Sande(Kr Friesland). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Esens to Leer train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Esens station.
Esens to Leer train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Esens to Leer train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Esens and Leer is 47.2 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Esens to Leer(Ostfriesl) via Sande(Kr Friesland) and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 48m.