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 €27 - €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 train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €340.

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 Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Rotterdam?

The distance between Leipzig and Rotterdam is 908 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 which takes 9h 12m and costs €120 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 which takes 9h 12m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €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 Frankfurt 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.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 12m
€126–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Rotterdam Central Station023
11h
€27–65
Drive 632.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Rotterdam632.9 km
6h 22m
€112–161
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
€177–528
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Roeblingen Am See to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
10h 28m
€114–324
Train via Hamm
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 7m
€107–260
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 30m
€96–337
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 8m
€152–432
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hbf
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 51m
€176–416

Leipzig to Rotterdam by train

56Weekly Trains

9h 12mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 11h.

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