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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Leipzig is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Leipzig?

The distance between Bottrop and Leipzig is 517 km. The road distance is 427.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Leipzig without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Bottrop to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Leipzig bus from?

Bottrop to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bottrop to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Leipzig is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €280 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Bottrop to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bottrop to Leipzig train arrive?

Bottrop to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Leipzig is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bottrop to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bottrop to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bottrop 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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 34m
€50–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
7h 16m
€25–54
Drive 427.7 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Leipzigcar 427.7 km
4h 29m
€60–87
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
4h 59m
€174–275
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 57m
€50–189
Train via Hannoversch Münden
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hofgeismartrain Re
2. Take the train from Hann. Münden Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re8 / ...
9h 16m
€83–141
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 42m
€86–344
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 53m
€122–240
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 58m
€88–302
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 59m
€84–307

Bottrop to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 517.4 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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