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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Leipzig is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Leipzig is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trier central train station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Trier to Leipzig?

The distance between Trier and Leipzig is 561 km. The road distance is 544.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €60.

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

The bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train station takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Trier to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trier to Leipzig train from?

Trier to Leipzig train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Trier to Leipzig is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Trier to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trier to Leipzig train arrive?

Trier to Leipzig train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Leipzig is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Trier to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Trier to Leipzig by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
7h 35m
€40–60
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
7h 57m
€65–182
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain En
8h 56m
€78–315
Drive 544.2 km
1. Drive from Trier to Leipzigcar 544.2 km
5h 15m
€78–112
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LUX - LEJ
6h 28m
€159–410
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
6h 8m
€116–253
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LUX - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 52m
€93–322
Train to Saarbrücken Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Fly from Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SCN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 57m
€207–477
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 31m
€178–412

Trier to Leipzig by bus

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Trier to Leipzig.

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Distance: 560.6 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Koblenz Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 57m.

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