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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig is to train which costs €25 - €130 and takes 5h 18m.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Leipzig?

The distance between Elmshorn and Leipzig is 497 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 5h 18m and costs €25 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Elmshorn to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Leipzig is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €25 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €320 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Elmshorn to Leipzig - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 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 Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
5h 18m
€25–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leipzig central train stationbus 025 / ...
8h 19m
€30–143
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
7h 41m
€113–146
Drive 385.1 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Leipzigcar 385.1 km
4h 17m
€55–80
Fly Hamburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
5h 27m
€159–318
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
7h 32m
€173–669
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 56m
€231–427
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAJ - LEJ
7h 59m
€146–324

Elmshorn to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 496.8 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–110 and the journey takes 3h 59m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmshorn to Leipzig central train station via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 19m.

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