There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs 4€ - 15€ and takes 2 h 20 min.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Leipzig is to train which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 1 h 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Leipzig, Leipzig central station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf (tief) and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 14 min.
The distance between Berlin and Leipzig is 150 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 1 h 14 min and costs 30€ - 50€.
The train from Berlin Hbf (tief) to Leipzig Hbf takes 1 h 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Berlin to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn, depart from Berlin Hbf (tief) station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Leipzig is to train which takes 1 h 14 min and costs 30€ - 50€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10€ - 18€ and takes 3 h.
- Distance: 93.6 miles
- Duration: 1 h 14 min
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn operates a train from Berlin to Leipzig hourly. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 1 h 14 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin to Leipzig every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12 - $21 and the journey takes 3 h.
Deutsche Bahn is the German railway company, and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe. Based in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994, and offers many different types of rail transportation including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf (tief) to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin, Berlin Alexanderplatz to Leipzig, Leipzig central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Berlin to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig, Leipzig central station.
Berlin to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Leipzig is 188 km. It takes approximately 1 h 56 min to drive from Berlin to Leipzig.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.