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How to get fromLeipzig to Externsteineby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leipzig to Externsteine by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenbekentrain51
    4h 53m
    €69–79
  2. Drive 287.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leipzig to Externsteinecar287.6 km
    3h 42m
    €41–59
  3. Train via Kassel

    1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoehetrainRe
    2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekentrainRe
    7h 16m
    €62–123

Leipzig to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenbeken twice daily. Tickets cost €60–70 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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