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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Leipzig is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herten to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Herten and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Herten to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Herten Mitte and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Herne Am Buschmannshof and Bochum central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Herten and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Herten to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Herten to Leipzig?

The distance between Herten and Leipzig is 504 km. The road distance is 414.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Herten to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Herten to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herten to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Herten to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Herten to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Herten to Leipzig is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Herten to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Herten to Leipzig train arrive?

Herten to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Herten to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Leipzig is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Herten to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Herten to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 14
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 46m
€53–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
8h 1m
€20–45
Drive 414.9 km
1. Drive from Herten to Leipzigcar 414.9 km
4h 17m
€58–84
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 49m
€180–280
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Kamen, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen Am Seetrain Re
9h 6m
€85–150
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 32m
€92–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
5h 18m
€124–244
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 48m
€94–307
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 57m
€92–351

Herten to Leipzig by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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