What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Leipzig is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Leipzig is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Selestat, Gare Centrale and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Alsace to Leipzig?

The distance between Alsace and Leipzig is 636 km. The road distance is 612.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Leipzig without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 5m and costs €110 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Alsace to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Leipzig bus from?

Alsace to Leipzig bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Selestat station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Leipzig train from?

Alsace to Leipzig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Alsace to Leipzig is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 5m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Alsace to Leipzig bus arrive?

Alsace to Leipzig bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Alsace to Leipzig train arrive?

Alsace to Leipzig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Leipzig is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Alsace to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Leipzig?

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Alsace to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
7h 5m
€119–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leipzig central train stationbus N13
12h 8m
€55–100
Drive 612.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Leipzigcar 612.9 km
5h 56m
€94–136
Train to Basel, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
7h 40m
€127–432
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
10h 3m
€131–368
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
6h 49m
€128–439
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 27m
€93–274
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 27m
€183–562
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 32m
€141–344

Alsace to Leipzig by train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 636.3 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Leipzig Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Leipzig central train station via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, and Strasbourg in around 12h 8m.

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