Bus and Coach from Leeds to Essen: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leeds to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leeds to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

£59

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

£64

Monday

£56

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 25m	15:45	Leeds	Bus Station	14:10	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/09/2026 15:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 11/09/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	20h 55m	17:00	Leeds	Bus Station	14:55	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 11/09/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	18h 45m	14:00	Leeds	Kirkgate	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kirkgate, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/09/2026 14:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 11/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	18h 10m	14:35	Leeds	Bus Station	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 10/09/2026 14:35:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 11/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 55m	00:40	Leeds	Bus Station	01:35	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 00:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/09/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
FlixBus	18h 45m	14:00	Leeds	Kirkgate	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kirkgate, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 14:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	20h 55m	17:00	Leeds	Bus Station	14:55	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/09/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	17h 40m	15:05	Leeds	Bus Station	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 15:05:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 55m	00:40	Leeds	Bus Station	01:35	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 00:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/09/2026 01:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
FlixBus	18h 45m	14:00	Leeds	Kirkgate	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kirkgate, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 14:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	18h 10m	14:35	Leeds	Bus Station	09:45	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 14:35:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/09/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
FlixBus	20h 15m	15:45	Leeds	Bus Station	13:00	Essen	Central Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 15:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 15/09/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leeds to Essen is £52 on 29/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leeds and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Leeds and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Leeds to Essen. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Leeds and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 coaches from Leeds to Essen, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Essen, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leeds to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Leeds to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leeds to Essen starting from £52!

Cheapest Bus	£52
Fastest Bus	18h 40m
Earliest Coach	14:00
Latest Coach	15:45
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	633.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leeds to Essen

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Leeds for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 07/09

Tuesday 08/09

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 10/09

£57

Friday 11/09

Saturday 12/09

Sunday 13/09

£64

Monday 14/09

£56

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

Monday 21/09

£55

Tuesday 22/09

Wednesday 23/09

£60

Thursday 24/09

£65

Friday 25/09

£78

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

Monday 28/09

Tuesday 29/09

£52

Wednesday 30/09

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leeds to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £53, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Essen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £64.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Essen, with £50. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £59.

How to save money travelling from Leeds to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leeds to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leeds to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leeds to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Essen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leeds and Essen.

Bus Station

York Street

Seacroft The Green

Kirkgate

Headingley

Otley Rd

Moortown

Harrogate Rd

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leeds to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leeds to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Leeds to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leeds to Essen bus

How much does a Leeds - Essen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds - Essen bus trip is available from £52 and takes 24h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leeds to Essen?

The connection Leeds to Essen is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £52 to £81. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Leeds - Essen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds to Essen is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Essen from Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Essen is provided by FlixBus and takes 18h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £81. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Essen?

The earliest bus to Essen departs from Leeds at 14:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leeds to Essen?

The latest bus to Essen departs from Leeds at 15:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leeds - Essen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds to Essen can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Essen from Leeds?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leeds Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leeds Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leeds to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Leeds to Essen?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Leeds and Essen. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Leeds to Essen?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Leeds and Essen change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leeds to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leeds and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leeds and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!