How to travel from Berlin to Leipzig, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Leipzig is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus 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 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Leipzig Hbf Ostseite.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Leipzig.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance187km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Leipzig

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Berlin and Leipzig is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Berlin and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Leipzig is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Leipzig. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Leipzig. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Leipzig. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 15m.

Union Ivkoni and Racic Eurobus run regular bus services between Berlin and Leipzig. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Berlin and Leipzig. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Berlin to Leipzig

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Leipzig

Transport options from Berlin to Leipzig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€45($45)
hourly168km (104 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
€7($7)
hourly179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€25($25)
on demand187km (116 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