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 €30 - €55 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €120 - €460.

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 26m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Leipzig?

The distance between Bottrop and Leipzig is 523 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 which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 4h 57m.

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 Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Leipzig is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Bottrop to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
6h 2m
€98–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
7h 26m
€32–54
Drive 427.7 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Leipzigcar 427.7 km
4h 35m
€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 57m
€163–364
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 48m
€94–233
Train via Hannoversch Münden
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hofgeismartrain Re
2. Take the train from Hann Muenden to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
9h 17m
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 35m
€123–459
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 59m
€104–320
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
5h
€114–433

Bottrop to Leipzig by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.1 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €95–230 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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