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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leipzig?

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

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leipzig is 679 km. The road distance is 633.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 26m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leipzig bus from?

Rotterdam to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leipzig train from?

Rotterdam to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 26m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €550 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Leipzig train arrive?

Rotterdam to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leipzig is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Rotterdam to Leipzig - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
9h 26m
€117–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023
11h
€40–70
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leipzigcar 633.3 km
6h 24m
€111–160
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
8h 13m
€151–527
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
3. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
11h 33m
€134–291
Bus via Den haag
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
15h 37m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 13m
€127–338
Subway, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Stadhuis to 's-Gravenhage, Foreparksubway
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
4. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 39m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 36m
€174–384
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 48m
€146–418

Rotterdam to Leipzig by train

79Weekly Trains

9h 26mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig.

Launch map view

Distance: 679 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 11h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.