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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Göttingen to Leipzig
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Göttingen to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Leipzig will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Göttingen for Leipzig on Sun, Dec 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 170 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Göttingen to Leipzig bus times
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Leipzig buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM Göttingen | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Göttingen to Leipzig
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Buses from Göttingen to Leipzig run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 170 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 03:05 |
Last bus 21:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Göttingen to LeipzigYou can travel by bus between Göttingen to Leipzig with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Göttingen to Leipzig
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Göttingen to Leipzig
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 22, 23, 41, 42 Train: Göttingen Hauptbahnhof
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