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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Leipzig is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Dresden to Leipzig?

The distance between Dresden and Leipzig is 119 km. The road distance is 109.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €18 - €40.

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

The train from Dresden Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Dresden to Leipzig is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Dresden to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leipzig is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Dresden to Leipzig.

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

Book your Dresden to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dresden 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 Dresden to Leipzig?

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

Dresden to Leipzig - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
1h 9m
€18–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Leipzig111.5 km
1h 43m
€5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train stationN1367 / ...
1h 30m
€9–16
Drive 109.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leipzig109.2 km
1h 8m
€16–22

Dresden to Leipzig by train

297Weekly Trains

1h 9mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.7 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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