The average train between Essen and Leverkusen takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Leverkusen. 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 Essen and Leverkusen. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Leverkusen Mitte station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Essen to Leverkusen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Leverkusen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leverkusen Mitte station.
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The distance between Essen and Leverkusen is 47.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte hourly, and the journey takes 45 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.