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

The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Leipzig is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Krefeld and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Krefeld to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Rheinstraße and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Duisburg Rheinhausen Markt and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Krefeld and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Krefeld to Leipzig?

The distance between Krefeld and Leipzig is 606 km. The road distance is 455.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Krefeld to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 19m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Krefeld to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Leipzig bus from?

Krefeld to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Leipzig train from?

Krefeld to Leipzig train services, operated by National Express, depart from Krefeld Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Krefeld to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Krefeld to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 19m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Krefeld to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Krefeld to Leipzig train arrive?

Krefeld to Leipzig train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Krefeld to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Leipzig is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Krefeld to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Krefeld to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Krefeld to Leipzig by train, bus, car, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
6h 19m
€63–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 1304 / ...
8h 21m
€24–38
Drive 455.4 km
1. Drive from Krefeld to Leipzigcar 455.4 km
4h 51m
€64–92
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 9m
€168–320
Train
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
7h 55m
€75–153
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Magdeburg ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg
11h 58m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 52m
€115–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 26m
€121–271
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 9m
€87–297
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln 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 20m
€81–306

Krefeld to Leipzig by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.8 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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