How to travel from Berlin to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 150 km

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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)
161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00PM2h05
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:05PMLeipzig, Hbf
131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:03PM1h09
Berlin Südkreuz station
09:12PMLeipzig Hbf
211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:39PM1h10
Berlin Südkreuz station
06:49PMLeipzig Hbf
241One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:30PM1h19
Berlin Hbf
06:49PMLeipzig Hbf
241One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:12PM1h37
Berlin Spandau
06:49PMLeipzig Hbf
241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h15
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:30AMLeipzig, Hbf
161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h05
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
12:05PMLeipzig, Hbf
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h35
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
11:20AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
161One-way
0 transfers

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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

You can get from Berlin to Leipzig 2 different ways: train or coach.

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

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

Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €6 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Leipzig from Berlin is by train, which takes on average 1 h 11 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes 1 h 55 min on average.

Leipzig is approximately 149 km away from Berlin.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Leipzig is:

  • Around 30 coaches per day.
  • 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to Leipzig as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

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

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

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Leipzig:

  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leipzig by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Berlin to Leipzig tickets on Omio for €6.
  • Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Leipzig by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Berlin to Leipzig for €5.

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

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus 30 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 8 direct trains per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Leipzig often also extend their holiday to go to Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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