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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €19 - €25 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Leipzig is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Leipzig via Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Kiel to Leipzig?

The distance between Kiel and Leipzig is 568 km. The road distance is 424.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €130.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Kiel to Leipzig is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Kiel to Leipzig bus arrive?

Kiel to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Leipzig is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Kiel to Leipzig.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Kiel to Leipzig?

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

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

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

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 Kiel Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28
5h 30m
€35–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Kiel to Leipzigrideshare 424.2 km
5h 29m
€19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
7h 40m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
6h 13m
€160–331
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h
€25–126
Train via Hamburg #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Halletrain Flx10
6h 32m
€38–119
Drive 424.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Leipzigcar 424.8 km
5h 9m
€59–85
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BRE - LEJ
7h 11m
€164–682
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane HAM - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 40m
€237–430

Kiel to Leipzig by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Leipzig via Berlin in around 7h 40m.

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