The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Leipzig
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Leipzig will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 21 buses that leave Berlin for Leipzig on Thu, Nov 20, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Berlin to Leipzig Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Berlin to Leipzig bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Leipzig buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h35 | 1:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h45 | 1:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h15 | 1:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h05 | 1:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h35 | 3:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h15 | 3:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h45 | 4:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h45 | 6:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h05 | 6:05 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h05 | 10:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h10 | 10:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h30 | 11:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h50 | 11:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h10 | 11:10 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Leipzig
Buses from Berlin to Leipzig run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to LeipzigYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Leipzig with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Leipzig by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leipzig, Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- St. Thomas Church, a historic church known for its association with composer Johann Sebastian Bach
- Leipzig Zoo, one of the most modern and diverse zoos in Europe with a wide range of species and themed areas
- Monument to the Battle of the Nations, a massive monument commemorating the 1813 Battle of Leipzig
- Leipzig Panometer, an art installation featuring panoramic images depicting historical and natural scenes
- Museum of Fine Arts, a museum housing an extensive collection of European art from the Middle Ages to the present.
- Explore the vibrant Karl-Heine-Straße, known for its eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and street art
- Attend a performance at the Leipzig Opera House, renowned for its world-class productions
- Visit the Leipzig Botanical Garden, offering a serene escape with diverse plant species and themed gardens
- Discover the rich history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum, a museum focusing on contemporary German history
- Enjoy a leisurely boat tour along the canals of Leipzig, providing a unique perspective of the city's architecture and nature.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Berlin to Leipzig, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Leipzig
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
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