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

The cheapest way to get from Melsungen to Leipzig is to bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melsungen to Leipzig is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Melsungen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Melsungen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Melsungen Bahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Melsungen to Leipzig?

The distance between Melsungen and Leipzig is 269 km. The road distance is 239.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melsungen to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Melsungen to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melsungen to Leipzig train from?

Melsungen to Leipzig train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Melsungen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Melsungen to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Melsungen to Leipzig is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Melsungen to Leipzig train arrive?

Melsungen to Leipzig train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Melsungen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Melsungen to Leipzig is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Melsungen to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Melsungen to Leipzig - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melsungen to Leipzig 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
1. Take the train from Melsungen Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50
3h 24m
€55–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Leipzig central train stationbus 023 / ...
4h 53m
€14–25
Drive 239.3 km
1. Drive from Melsungen to Leipzigcar 239.3 km
2h 51m
€34–50
Train via Röblingen am See
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen Am Seetrain Re
4h 46m
€45–84

Melsungen to Leipzig by train

84Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Melsungen Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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