There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Helmstedt 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- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain 56
1h 43m€30–65Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N67 / ...
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain Rb40
3h 4m€17–50Drive 164.8 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Helmstedtcar 164.8 km
1h 25m€25–36Train via Magdeburg
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain Rb40
2h 20m€28–126
Leipzig to Helmstedt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Helmstedt is to bus and train which costs €17 - €50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Helmstedt is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €24 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Leipzig and Helmstedt is 166 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Helmstedt without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €65.
The train from Leipzig Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Leipzig to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Helmstedt is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Leipzig to Helmstedt.
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What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Helmstedt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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