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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Hamburg 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 flight costs an average of €255.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€59 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €420 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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LH157 · LH6Other options
IC 2430 · ICE 882ICE 602ICE 696 · ICE 1700
LH161+LH16LH157 · LH10LH163 · LH24Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
There are 2 travel options to Hamburg from Leipzig. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Leipzig is by taking a coach, which costs on average €12.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leipzig to Hamburg:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which costs on average €12 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Leipzig to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 6 min.
There are alternative travel options to Hamburg that take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h 15 min.
Hamburg is approximately 295 km away from Leipzig.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Hamburg is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 14 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and 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 Leipzig to Hamburg:
- Most travellers take a coach from Leipzig, Hbf to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Most travellers take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Leipzig to Hamburg:
- Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leipzig to Hamburg tickets on Omio for €12.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Leipzig to Hamburg tickets on Omio for €12.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Hamburg from Leipzig.
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