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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Leipzig is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Breda central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Leipzig?

The distance between Utrecht and Leipzig is 624 km. The road distance is 581.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Utrecht to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Leipzig bus from?

Utrecht to Leipzig bus services, operated by Bravo, depart from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Leipzig is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Utrecht to Leipzig bus arrive?

Utrecht to Leipzig bus services, operated by Bravo, arrive at Breda, Centraal Station.

Where does the Utrecht to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Leipzig is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Utrecht to Leipzig.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 77
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 3m
€73–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Breda, Centraal Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 023
12h 24m
€58–81
Drive 581.3 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Leipzigcar 581.3 km
5h 54m
€103–149
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
6h 24m
€156–524
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
8h 36m
€100–289
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55
9h 8m
€96–172
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 48m
€100–346
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 8m
€117–452
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 29m
€167–418
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 58m
€139–442

Utrecht to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 623.9 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Leipzig central train station via Breda, Centraal Station and Breda central train station in around 12h 24m.

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