How to travel from Berlin to Leipzig

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Travel Information from Berlin to Leipzig

Distance92 miles (149 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $7
Cheapest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 1 h 11 min
Fastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 1 h 11 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 92 miles (149 km) by train or bus from Berlin to Leipzig. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Leipzig.

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from Berlin to Leipzig

How to get from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:20AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM2h15
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:00PMLeipzig, Hbf
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05PM1h55
Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
09:00PMLeipzig, Hbf
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 705
10:24AM2h18
Berlin Hbf
12:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$521One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 703
08:36AM2h06
Berlin Hbf
10:42AMLeipzig Hbf
$521One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 507
09:45AM1h57
Berlin Hbf
11:42AMLeipzig Hbf
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h15
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:30AMLeipzig, Hbf
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM2h45
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
10:45AMLeipzig, Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM2h35
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
04:05PMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
$221One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Leipzig, 76,51% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Leipzig.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Berlin to Leipzig: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Leipzig:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).

The fastest way from Berlin to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 11 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that take longer:

Getting to Leipzig by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.

The distance from Berlin to Leipzig is approximately 92 miles (149 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Leipzig is:

  • 30 buses per day.
  • 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Leipzig as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Leipzig:

  • Buses mostly leave from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Trains most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Hbf and arrive in Leipzig at Leipzig Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Leipzig:

  • FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Leipzig by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Berlin to Leipzig for $7 (€6).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Berlin to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 30 direct buses per day to Leipzig with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Leipzig? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Leipzig usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden from Leipzig, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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