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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €19 - €28 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Bonn to Leipzig?

The distance between Bonn and Leipzig is 558 km. The road distance is 467.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Bonn to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Leipzig bus from?

Bonn to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Leipzig train from?

Bonn to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bonn to Leipzig is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Bonn to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bonn to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Bonn to Leipzig train arrive?

Bonn to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Leipzig is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Bonn to Leipzig.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Leipzig?

Book your Bonn to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Bonn to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bonn and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bonn to Leipzig - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bonn to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Frankfurttrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 47m
€98–225
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bonn to Leipzigrideshare 468.6 km
5h 18m
€19–28
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 220 / ...
7h 48m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h
€103–235
Train via Siegburg Bf
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 47m
€92–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Leipzig central train stationbus 264
8h 40m
€35–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Magdeburg ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain Re13
11h 59m
Drive 467.7 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Leipzigcar 467.7 km
4h 37m
€67–97
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 46m
€90–252
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 11m
€118–399
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 30m
€107–309
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 23m
€167–391

Bonn to Leipzig by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Leipzig central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 48m.

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