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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €10 - €22 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Leipzig?

The distance between Nuremberg and Leipzig is 306 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €100.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Leipzig bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Leipzig train arrive?

Nuremberg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Leipzig is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nuremberg to Leipzig.

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

Book your Nuremberg to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Nuremberg to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nuremberg and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf28 / ...
1h 59m
€35–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Leipzig272.1 km
3h 6m
€10–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN34 / ...
3h 25m
€18–50
Drive 271.6 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Leipzig271.6 km
2h 30m
€39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)NUE - LEJ
4h 33m
€119–284
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbf
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)HbfRe
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig MarktS5x / ...
4h 59m
€60–87

Nuremberg to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 306.3 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 1h 59m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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