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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to bus which costs €26 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is 502 km. The road distance is 412.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig by train, bus, 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 Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
6h 16m
€53–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station023 / ...
8h 4m
€27–66
Drive 412.3 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig412.3 km
4h 21m
€58–84
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
4h 55m
€158–339
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Kamen, BahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
7h 40m
€79–154
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
4h 37m
€90–358
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4h 42m
€122–302
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
4h 54m
€83–331
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
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 35m
€88–363

Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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