There are 5 ways to get from Dessau to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2 / ...
57 min€6–19Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dessau-Roßlau to Leipzig63.8 km
1h 8m€3–8Bus
- Take the bus from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbfbus S2
2h 9m€9–13Drive 64.6 km
- Drive from Dessau to Leipzigcar 64.6 km
48 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dessau to Leipzigtaxi 64.6 km
48 min€170–210
Dessau to Leipzig by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dessau to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €3 - €8 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dessau to Leipzig is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €11 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Dessau and Leipzig is 59 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from Dessau to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs €6 - €19.
The train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dessau to Leipzig bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dessau to Leipzig is to train which takes 57 min and costs €6 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Dessau, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 57 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Dessau-Roßlau to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Lothar Saack
- Phone
- +49 34901 82351
Taxi-Stand Bahnhof
- Phone
- +49 34901 82330
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Booking & Getting There
Dessau to Leipzig bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Dessau to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Leipzig is 65 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Dessau to Leipzig.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dessau and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.