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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bautzen is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bautzen is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bautzen Bahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bautzen?

The distance between Leipzig and Bautzen is 171 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bautzen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Leipzig to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bautzen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bautzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bautzen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bautzen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Leipzig to Bautzen train arrive?

Leipzig to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bautzen is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Leipzig to Bautzen.

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

Book your Leipzig to Bautzen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leipzig to Bautzen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 451+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Bautzen?

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

Leipzig to Bautzen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig to Bautzen by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
2h 4m
€39–58
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Bautzenrideshare 166.7 km
2h 15m
€9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bautzenbus N1230 / ...
3h 30m
€13–19
Drive 167.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bautzencar 167.4 km
1h 33m
€24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hoyerswerda Bahnhoftrain 97
2. Take the bus from Hoyerswerda Bahnhof to Bautzen Taucherfriedhofbus 500
2h 53m
€18–50

Leipzig to Bautzen by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.2 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bautzen Bahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bautzen via Dresden central station in around 3h 30m.

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