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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

The distance between Leipzig and Heidelberg is 458 km. The road distance is 467.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Leipzig to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Leipzig to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Leipzig to Heidelberg train arrive?

Leipzig to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Heidelberg is 468 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Leipzig to Heidelberg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Leipzig to Heidelberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, 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 Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4h 30m
€45–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N13 / ...
6h 44m
€23–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 28m
€50–269
Drive 467.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Heidelbergcar 467.8 km
3h 57m
€67–96
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
4h 40m
€45–120
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 34m
€98–222
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LEJ - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 49m
€222–316
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 55m
€160–379
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 5m
€84–331
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 34m
€103–345

Leipzig to Heidelberg by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 6 times a week. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 6h 44m.

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