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 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 50m.

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 three 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 €40 - €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 three 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 €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.

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 to drive from Dortmund to Leipzig.

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

Book your Dortmund to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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 1424+ 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 8 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 Hbf55 / ...
4h 49m
€40–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Leipzig384.2 km
4h 18m
€12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig central train station023 / ...
5h 50m
€23–45
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
5h 16m
€173–379
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
7h 2m
€74–148
Drive 383.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leipzig383.8 km
4h
€54–78
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4h 45m
€115–271
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 56m
€88–362

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 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–120 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 €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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