There are 3 ways to get from Leipzig to Pillnitz by train, bus, ferry, 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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
1h 54m€20–76Drive 122.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Leipzig to Pillnitzcar 122.6 km
1h 26m€18–26Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden central stationbus N67 / ...
- Take the ferry from DD Fährstelle Kleinzschachwitz to Dresden Fährstelle Pillnitzferry F 14
2h 30m
Leipzig to Pillnitz by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Pillnitz is to drive which costs €18 - €26 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Pillnitz is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Pillnitz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Dresden Schillerplatz via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Leipzig and Pillnitz is 127 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Pillnitz without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €20 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Leipzig to Pillnitz, including transfers.
Leipzig to Pillnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Pillnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Pillnitz is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Leipzig to Pillnitz.
There are 2599+ hotels available in Pillnitz.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Pillnitz, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
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 Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 351 8570
- info@fgbdd.de
- Website
- Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG
Ferry from DD Fährstelle Kleinzschachwitz to Dresden Fährstelle Pillnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG
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