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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Giesen is to bus which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Giesen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Giesen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Giesen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Giesen/Rathaus via Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Giesen?

The distance between Leipzig and Giesen is 256 km. The road distance is 228.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Giesen without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Leipzig to Giesen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Giesen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Giesen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Giesen is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Leipzig to Giesen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Giesen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hildesheim central bus station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Giesen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Giesen is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leipzig to Giesen.

Where can I stay near Giesen?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Giesen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Giesen by train, bus, 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 Leipzig Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 25m
€48–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Hildesheim central bus stationbus N67
4h 12m
€17–30
Drive 228.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Giesencar 228.7 km
2h 20m
€32–47
Train via Goslar
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Goslartrain Re
2. Take the train from Goslar to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
5h 48m
€65–82

Leipzig to Giesen by train and bus

108Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.6 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Giesen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Giesen/Rathaus via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof, and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Hildesheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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