What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Leoben?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leoben is to night train and train which costs €85 - €200 and takes 14h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Leoben?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Leoben is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leoben?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leoben. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at St.Michael Bahnhof via Graz P+R Webling and Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Leoben?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leoben. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leoben Hbf via Linz/Donau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Leoben?

The distance between Essen and Leoben is 905 km. The road distance is 910.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Leoben without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Leoben without a car is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Leoben?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Essen to Leoben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leoben bus from?

Essen to Leoben bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leoben train from?

Essen to Leoben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Leoben?

The best way to get from Essen to Leoben is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €170 - €850 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Leoben bus arrive?

Essen to Leoben bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Graz P&R Webling station.

Where does the Essen to Leoben train arrive?

Essen to Leoben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Leoben?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Leoben is 911 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Essen to Leoben.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Leoben?

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Where can I stay near Leoben?

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Essen to Leoben - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Leoben by plane, train, car, car train, bus, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Graz Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane DUS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain
5h 37m
€133–347
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain 701 / ...
14h 44m
€87–198
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Leobencar
11h 29m
€166–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Graz P&R Weblingbus N261 / ...
2. Take the bus from Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz to St.Michael Bahnhofbus X81
16h 32m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruck/Murtrain
6h 56m
€109–351
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruck/Murtrain
7h 27m
€99–357
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain
6h 46m
€150–555
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bischofshofentrain
3. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Leoben Hbftrain
8h 11m
€121–491
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bischofshofentrain Ic
5. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Leoben Hbftrain Re / ...
11h 34m
€177–847
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain 701 / ...
16h 11m
€138–317
Drive 910.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leobencar 910.5 km
7h 46m
€150–216

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Graz Airport (GRZ) flights

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Distance: 905.2 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Leoben, Styria, Austria?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Leoben Hbf via Graz P&R Webling, Graz P+R Webling, Graz Jakominiplatz, Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz, St.Michael Bahnhof, and St.Michael In Obersteiermark in around 16h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leoben Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Bischofshofen in around 11h 34m.

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