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 - €90 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 train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €380.

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 8m.

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 which takes 9h 8m and costs €80 - €300.

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 Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 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 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 1404+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig 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
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 77
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
9h 8m
€80–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023
11h
€30–90
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leipzigcar 633.3 km
6h 24m
€113–163
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
6h 18m
€157–568
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
10h 13m
€110–322
Train #2
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 35m
€99–341
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 42m
€101–380
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 23m
€168–452
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
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
6h 47m
€97–427
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 52m
€140–476

Rotterdam to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 678.5 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 Gouda, Hengelo, 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 €30–90 and the journey takes 11h.

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