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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Witten is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Witten is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Witten?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Witten. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Witten Witten-Annen via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Witten?

The distance between Leipzig and Witten is 479 km. The road distance is 397.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Witten without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Leipzig to Witten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Witten train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Witten?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Witten is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Leipzig to Witten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Witten?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Witten is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Leipzig to Witten.

Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Witten.

Leipzig to Witten - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Leipzig to Witten by train, bus, 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 Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
5h 5m
€49–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus station023 / ...
6h 18m
€27–54
Drive 397.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Witten397.5 km
4h 6m
€56–81
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LEJ - DUS
5h 27m
€173–381
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf55 / ...
5h 19m
€34–100
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 9m
€123–273

Leipzig to Witten by train

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Distance: 479.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Witten Witten-Annen via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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