What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Bad Elster, Badstraße via Chemnitz central bus station and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

The distance between Leipzig and Bad Elster is 173 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Bad Elster without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bad Elster bus from?

Leipzig to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bad Elster bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bad Elster?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bad Elster is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Leipzig to Bad Elster.

Where can I stay near Bad Elster?

There are 625+ hotels available in Bad Elster.

Leipzig to Bad Elster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Bad Elster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Adorf(Vogtl)train Rb
4h 30m
Drive 146.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bad Elstercar 146.4 km
2h 4m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 182
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Plauen station Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
5h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Plauen, oberer Bahnhoftrain Re3
3. Take the bus from Plauen, Busbahnhof to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
4h 45m

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Distance: 173.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Bad Elster, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Markt to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof, Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf, Adorf(Vogtl), and Adorf, Bahnhof in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Chemnitz central bus station, Plauen station Mitte, and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte in around 5h 25m.

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