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 €50 - €85 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 52m and costs €110 - €430.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leipzig is 908 km. The road distance is 634.8 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 3m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 Eurostar, 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 3m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 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 Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leipzig is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m 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?

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 3m
€176–627
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023
11h
€50–85
Drive 634.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leipzigcar 634.8 km
6h 27m
€114–165
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
6h 9m
€159–416
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hagen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55
11h 38m
€129–436
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leipzig Central Stationtrain
11h 46m
€78–146
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 52m
€110–428
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 34m
€174–523
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 10m
€110–420
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 43m
€173–557

Rotterdam to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 908.4 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 11h.

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