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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €12 - €26 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Leipzig?

The distance between Dortmund and Leipzig is 472 km. The road distance is 383.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €120.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leipzig bus from?

Dortmund to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Leipzig is 384 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Dortmund to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Leipzig?

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

Dortmund to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 49m
€35–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Leipzigrideshare 384.2 km
4h 18m
€12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
5h 10m
€20–50
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 14m
€182–407
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
7h 13m
€74–143
Drive 383.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leipzigcar 383.8 km
4h 2m
€55–79
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 45m
€115–261
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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
4h 57m
€99–416
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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 13m
€96–359
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
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 47m
€88–376
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 9m
€177–420

Dortmund to Leipzig by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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