What is the best way to travel from Leverkusen to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Leverkusen?
You can get to Essen with just $2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus1h 40m04:45 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus2h 0m05:10 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station7:10 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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FlixBus1h 40m08:25 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station10:05 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 8:25:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus2h 0m010:50 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station12:50 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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FlixBus1h 40m04:45 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus2h 0m05:10 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station7:10 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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FlixBus2h 0m010:50 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station12:50 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 10:50:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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FlixBus1h 35m08:35 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station10:10 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m06:30 AMDusseldorf Airport7:00 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/17/2025 6:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m011:30 AMLeverkusen12:40 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Leverkusen (Germany) at 12/17/2025 11:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m01:30 PMDusseldorf Airport2:10 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m01:10 PMLeverkusen2:00 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Leverkusen (Germany) at 12/18/2025 1:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m010:30 AMDusseldorf Airport11:20 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/18/2025 10:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
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BlaBlaCar0h 20m05:00 AMDusseldorf Airport5:20 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 5:00:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m02:20 PMDusseldorf Airport3:10 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:20:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m06:10 PMDusseldorf Airport6:40 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 6:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m02:00 PMDusseldorf Airport2:30 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 23m02:39 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport3:02 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:39:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 24m04:34 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport4:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:34:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m04:57 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport5:18 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:57:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m05:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport6:20 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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What are the fastest trips from Leverkusen to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Leverkusen in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 40m04:45 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus1h 40m08:25 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station10:05 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 8:25:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus1h 55m03:45 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station5:40 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 3:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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FlixBus2h 0m05:10 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station7:10 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus1h 35m08:35 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station10:10 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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FlixBus1h 40m04:45 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 4:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus1h 55m08:40 PMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station10:35 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
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FlixBus2h 0m05:10 AMCologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station7:10 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 12/16/2025 5:10:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m06:30 AMDusseldorf Airport7:00 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/17/2025 6:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m011:30 AMLeverkusen12:40 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Leverkusen (Germany) at 12/17/2025 11:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m01:30 PMDusseldorf Airport2:10 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m01:10 PMLeverkusen2:00 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Leverkusen (Germany) at 12/18/2025 1:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m010:30 AMDusseldorf Airport11:20 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/18/2025 10:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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BlaBlaCar0h 20m05:00 AMDusseldorf Airport5:20 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 5:00:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m06:10 PMDusseldorf Airport6:40 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 6:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m02:00 PMDusseldorf Airport2:30 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m06:00 PMDusseldorf Airport6:30 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m04:57 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport5:18 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 4:57:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m05:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport6:20 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 22m011:47 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport12:09 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 11:47:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 23m02:39 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport3:02 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/19/2025 2:39:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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Bus from Leverkusen to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Leverkusen and Essen?
In Leverkusen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Chempark Train Station or Rheindorf Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Leverkusen? With 5 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leverkusen and Essen, you can pay as low as $2 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 0h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leverkusen and Essen are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Leverkusen and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Leichlingen or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Leverkusen to Essen?
The most popular companies between Leverkusen and Essen, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Leverkusen to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leverkusen to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Leverkusen to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Leverkusen?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Essen from Leverkusen.
How far is Essen from Leverkusen?
The distance between Leverkusen and Essen is 28.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leverkusen and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leverkusen to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just $2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Leverkusen and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leverkusen and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Leverkusen
- Amsterdam to Leverkusen
- Berlin to Leverkusen
- Brussels Airport to Leverkusen
- Dortmund to Leverkusen
- Dresden to Leverkusen
- Erfurt to Leverkusen
- Frankfurt am Main to Leverkusen
- Göttingen to Leverkusen
- Kassel to Leverkusen
- Nuremberg to Leverkusen
- Opole to Leverkusen
- Poznan to Leverkusen
- Rotterdam to Leverkusen
- Szczecin to Leverkusen
- Vienna to Leverkusen
- Warsaw to Leverkusen
- Zagreb to Leverkusen
- Trips to Essen
- Amsterdam to Essen
- Berlin to Essen
- Brussels to Essen
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen
- Dusseldorf to Essen
- Frankfurt am Main to Essen
- Gdańsk to Essen
- Hamburg to Essen
- Karlsruhe to Essen
- Kołobrzeg to Essen
- Liege to Essen
- Lodz to Essen
- Munich to Essen
- Nuremberg to Essen
- Oldenburg to Essen
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Paris to Essen
- Rotterdam to Essen
- Szczecin to Essen
- Vienna to Essen
- Warsaw to Essen

