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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€55 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Hamburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leipzig.
There are 2 travel options to Leipzig from Hamburg. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €11 compared to other travel options to Leipzig:
Taking a train costs €1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €12 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Leipzig from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 6 min.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 15 min of travel time.
Leipzig is approximately 295 km away from Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Leipzig is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Leipzig from Hamburg 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 when travelling from Hamburg to Leipzig:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig depart from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Leipzig:
- You can go to Leipzig from Hamburg by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €12 with FlixBus from Hamburg to Leipzig on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Hamburg to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Hamburg to Leipzig tickets for €11 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 4 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 from Hamburg to Leipzig.
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