There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Rinteln 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 Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Braunschweig Hbf to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Rinteln Bahnhoftrain
4h 41m€62–164Drive 318 km
cheapest- Drive from Leipzig to Rintelncar 318 km
2h 35m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Hildesheim central bus stationbus N67 / ...
- Take the bus from Elze/Bahnhof to Rinteln Bahnhofbus Rb77
6h 46mTrain via Goslar
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain Re4
- Take the train from Goslar to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Rinteln Bahnhoftrain
6h 38m€69–238
Leipzig to Rinteln by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Rinteln is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Rinteln is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Rinteln. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Elze/Bahnhof and Rinteln Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Rinteln. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Rinteln Bahnhof via Braunschweig Hbf and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Leipzig and Rinteln is 329 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Rinteln without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Leipzig to Rinteln, including transfers.
Leipzig to Rinteln bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Rinteln train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Rinteln is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Rinteln, Germany?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Braunschweig Hbf, Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof, Rinteln Bahnhof, and Rinteln Bahnhof in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Rinteln Kollegienplatz via Hildesheim central bus station, Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof, Elze/Bahnhof, Elze/Bahnhof, and Rinteln Bahnhof in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Braunschweig Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- 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 Hildesheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig to Rinteln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hildesheim central bus station.
Leipzig to Rinteln train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Rinteln is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Leipzig to Rinteln.
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