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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs €170 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hbf and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Rotterdam?

The distance between Leipzig and Rotterdam is 706 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 37m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 37m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 11h.

Where does the Leipzig to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Leipzig to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Leipzig to Rotterdam train arrive?

Leipzig to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Rotterdam is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Leipzig to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

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Leipzig to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam 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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof56 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 37m
€92–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Rotterdam Central Station023
11h
€28–65
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht CentraalNj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
10h 27m
€89–382
Drive 632.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Rotterdam632.9 km
6h 22m
€114–164
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hamm55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlo
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaak
11h 15m
€107–281
Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LEJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 50m
€177–438
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h
€92–322
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 45m
€185–418
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 13m
€154–432

Leipzig to Rotterdam by train

48Weekly Trains

8h 37mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.6 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €28–65 and the journey takes 11h.

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