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How to get fromLeipzig to Kulmbachby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bambergtrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain train Re35 / ...
    2h 33m
    €52–129

  2. Bus, line 378 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bayreuth central train stationbus bus N86 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bayreuth, Goethestraße to Kulmbach Bayreuther Straßebus bus 378
    4h
    €20–31

  3. Drive  187.4 km

    1. Drive from Leipzig to Kulmbachcar car 187.4 km
    1h 58m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Saalfeld

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Re
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Lichtenfelstrain train Re14
    4h 8m
    €41–543

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Kulmbachtrain train Re35
    4h 26m
    €500–574

Leipzig to Kulmbach by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Kulmbach via Bamberg in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Bayreuth, Goethestraße in around 4h.

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