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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Leipzig?

The distance between Elmshorn and Leipzig is 487 km. The road distance is 385.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Leipzig train from?

Elmshorn to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.

Train, bus or fly from Elmshorn to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €330 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Leipzig is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Elmshorn to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Elmshorn to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, 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 Hamburg Dammtor to Leipzig Hbftrain 28
4h 43m
€79–98
Drive 385.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Leipzigcar 385.1 km
4h 17m
€54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
7h 7m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
7h 40m
€113–146
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h 20m
€84–98
Fly Hamburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
5h 27m
€159–330
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BRE - LEJ
6h 35m
€185–681
Fly Hamburg Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 54m
€237–417
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAJ - LEJ
7h 34m
€196–336

Elmshorn to Leipzig by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.5 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Dammtor to Leipzig Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmshorn to Leipzig via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Berlin in around 7h 7m.

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