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Trip Summary
There are usually 29 daily train trips available from Essen to Leverkusen. Traveling by train from Essen to Leverkusen usually takes one hour and 34 minutes, but the fastest National Express train can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 28 mi (46 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 50m |
| Lowest price | $21.91 |
| Trains per day | 22 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Leverkusen?
There are 5 train lines with service from Essen to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 25 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 55m | $23.67 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 1h 38m | $22.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 25 | 1h 41m | $25.68 |
| National Express | 8 | 1h 22m | $24.02 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 28m | $23.67 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Leverkusen start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 25 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Leverkusen trains arrive at Leverkusen-Schlebusch and 4 other train stations.
From Essen to Leverkusen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leverkusen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Leverkusen start from $24, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leverkusen. Non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Leverkusen trains arrive at Leverkusen-Küppersteg .
From Essen to Leverkusen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 28 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leverkusen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to Leverkusen are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 29 scheduled trains on most days. 22 of these are direct connections to Leverkusen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leverkusen to Essen.
City Information
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the center makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or intercity bus, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Leverkusen?
Main arrival station: Leverkusen-Schlebusch
There are more train stations and stops in Leverkusen than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Leverkusen:
All train stations in Leverkusen:
Leverkusen-Schlebusch
Leverkusen-Küppersteg
Opladen
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
Leverkusen Mitte
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