The train between Essen Hbf and Leeuwarden takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden. 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 4 times a day between Essen Hbf and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Leeuwarden is 211.2 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 1m.