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Leverkusen to Essen trains

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The average train between Leverkusen and Essen takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Leverkusen 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.

47 min
Duration
69 km
Distance
€18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leverkusen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Leverkusen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leverkusen is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 46 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leverkusen to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Leverkusen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 57 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.

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