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 €24 - €35 and takes 8h 45m.

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 15m 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 45m.

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 and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Herten to Leipzig?

The distance between Herten and Leipzig is 539 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 via Hanover which takes 6h 41m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 via Hanover which takes 6h 41m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 8h 45m.

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 Hbf station.

Can I drive from Herten to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Leipzig is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Herten to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
6h 41m
€44–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station023 / ...
8h 45m
€24–35
Drive 414.9 km
1. Drive from Herten to Leipzig414.9 km
4h 15m
€59–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
5h 55m
€147–331
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
6h 42m
€35–123
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from HER Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Kamen, BahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
8h 38m
€78–153
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
5h 13m
€126–284
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen 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
5h 31m
€99–370
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen 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
5h 56m
€97–333
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen 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
6h 7m
€86–346

Herten to Leipzig by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Herten, Herten to Leipzig Hbf via Essen Hbf and Hannover Hbf in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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