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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €21 - €26 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leipzig is 464 km. The road distance is 466.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €19 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus from?

Heidelberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leipzig train from?

Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Heidelberg Central Station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €19 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Leipzig train arrive?

Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Halle station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leipzig is 466 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

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

Heidelberg to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Heidelberg Central Station to HalleFlx10
4h 28m
€19–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Leipzig central train stationN13 / ...
6h 59m
€35–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Leipzig HbfNj
5h 8m
€45–262
Drive 466.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig466.4 km
3h 54m
€66–95
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
4h 47m
€46–124
Train #2
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf12N
5h 8m
€90–140
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Leipzig466.1 km
4h 55m
€21–26
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
3h 51m
€98–240
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
5h 14m
€155–379
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 29m
€78–342
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 31m
€97–353

Heidelberg to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 463.6 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Heidelberg Central Station to Halle 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–65 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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