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 €35 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.

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 19m and costs €60 - €90.

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 27m.

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 Herten, Herten and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Herten to Leipzig?

The distance between Herten and Leipzig is 551 km. The road distance is 416.4 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 6h 27m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Herten to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Herten to Leipzig is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 27m.

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 Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Herten to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Leipzig is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m 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

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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 Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
6h 27m
€95–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023 / ...
8h 27m
€35–55
Drive 416.4 km
1. Drive from Herten to Leipzigcar 416.4 km
4h 19m
€62–89
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
6h 1m
€134–373
Train via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 37m
€89–196
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Hagen Hbftrain S9
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55
8h 24m
€107–255
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 Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
9h 11m
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 13m
€147–298
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen 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 19m
€124–355

Herten to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 550.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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