The distance between Leipzig and Wolfsburg is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Leipzig to Wolfsburg 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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Take the train to Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs Garten.
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Take the bus to Brunswick central station and then to Wolfsburg Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Leipzig to Wolfsburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Leipzig and Wolfsburg is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Leipzig and Wolfsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leipzig to Wolfsburg is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Wolfsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leipzig and Wolfsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Leipzig and Wolfsburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leipzig and Wolfsburg. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leipzig to Wolfsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brunswick central station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
FlixBus, metronom and enno run regular bus services between Leipzig and Wolfsburg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig to Wolfsburg. We recommend that you take the train to Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs Garten. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Wolfsburg is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Wolfsburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leipzig and Wolfsburg. The distance is around 202km (125 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 Leipzig to Wolfsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €67($67) | every 20 mins | 234km (145 miles) |
Train via Magdeburg Hbf | 2h 30m | €35($35) | hourly | 196km (122 miles) |
Train to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h 40m | €45($45) | once a week | 197km (123 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €14($14) | 4 times a day | 261km (162 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €34($34) | on demand | 202km (125 miles) |
Abellio
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
The following major airports near Wolfsburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.