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 €30 - €75 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 25m and costs €110 - €170.

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 Amersfoort Centraal and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leipzig is 709 km. The road distance is 632 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 8m and costs €90 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 8m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 11h.

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 Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leipzig is 632 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig.

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

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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 1453+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hannover HbfIce
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
9h 8m
€91–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train station023
11h
€30–75
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheNj
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
10h 17m
€90–387
Drive 632 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig632 km
6h 25m
€113–162
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hamm
3. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
11h 54m
€124–296
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)AMS - LEJ
6h 33m
€177–428
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
6h 28m
€174–417
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
6h 46m
€93–277
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
6h 59m
€157–441

Rotterdam to Leipzig by train

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9h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 709.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Amersfoort Centraal, Hannover Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 11h.

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