Leimen to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leimen and Essen takes 3h 28m 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.

3h 28m
Duration: 347 km
Distance: €72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

3h 31m

€51–169

Leimen to Essen train times

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
2:26 AM → 6:58 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:49 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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