How to travel from Leipzig to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Leipzig and Leverkusen is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leipzig and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Leipzig to Leverkusen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Leipzig and Leverkusen is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Leipzig and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leipzig to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Leipzig and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Leipzig and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leipzig and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Leipzig and Leverkusen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Leipzig and Leverkusen. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leipzig and Leverkusen

Transport options from Leipzig to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€125($125)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Train to Solingen Hbf5h 60m
€115($115)
every 4 hours554km (344 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€27($27)
twice daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€80($80)
on demand485km (301 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen