How to travel from Leipzig to Berlin

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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Berlin 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 40m. 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 €9.

Distance: 150 km

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€14

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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from Leipzig to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM2h05
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
11:45AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45AM2h15
Leipzig, Hbf
09:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:45AM1h08
Leipzig Hbf
09:53AMBerlin Südkreuz station
231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:04AM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
12:19PMBerlin Südkreuz station
221One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:04AM1h24
Leipzig Hbf
12:28PMBerlin Hbf
221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 602
10:12AM1h17
Leipzig Hbf
11:29AMBerlin Hbf
271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM2h15
Leipzig, Hbf
11:45AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM2h30
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
12:10PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM2h40
Leipzig, Hbf
12:10PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Leipzig to Berlin.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Leipzig and Berlin. You can take a coach or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Berlin is a train with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Berlin:

A train is €2 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €7 from Leipzig to Berlin.

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

There are alternative travel options to Berlin that take longer:

Coach takes on average 2 h.

You should expect to travel around 149 km from Leipzig to Berlin.

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Berlin is:

  • 29 coaches a day.
  • 9 trains a day.

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

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

  • Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Leipzig to Berlin depart from Leipzig, Hbf to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Most travellers catch their train from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Berlin:

  • You can travel by coach from Leipzig to Berlin with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Leipzig to Berlin tickets for €7 on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Leipzig and Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB | InterCity, and you can find FlixTrain Leipzig to Berlin tickets for €5 on Omio.

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

  • You can check for a direct coach to Berlin with FlixBus with 29 direct coaches per day.
  • You can find 7 direct trains per day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB | InterCity.

Direct services to Berlin 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 route.

Many of our customers travelling from Leipzig to Berlin don't make Berlin their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden, either of which you could add to your Leipzig and Berlin trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Berlin to any of these top destinations today!

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