The average train between Leimen and Essen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Leimen to Essen. 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 Leimen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Leimen is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leimen to Essen? 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 Leimen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Leimen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Leimen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leimen and Essen is 262.9 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from St. Ilgen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 31m.