How to travel from Bamberg to Leipzig, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Leipzig is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bamberg to Leipzig by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leipzig Hbf.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Leipzig.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Leipzig

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Leipzig by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Bamberg and Leipzig is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bamberg and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Leipzig is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Leipzig. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bamberg and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Bamberg and Leipzig. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bamberg and Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Leipzig is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Leipzig. Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Leipzig. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Leipzig

Transport options from Bamberg to Leipzig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€65($65)
hourly244km (152 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€33($33)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Leipzig

The following major airports near Leipzig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Leipzig
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Leipzig
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Leipzig