When traveling between Berlin and Leipzig, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Leipzig?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Leipzig: Buses mostly leave from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Hbf. Trains most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Hbf and arrive in Leipzig at Leipzig Hbf.

Which travel companies can get me from Berlin to Leipzig?

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Leipzig: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Leipzig by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Berlin to Leipzig for $7 (€6). Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Berlin to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).

Is there a direct service from Berlin to Leipzig?

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Leipzig with the following travel companies: You can find 30 direct buses per day to Leipzig with FlixBus. You can check for a direct train to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 8 direct trains per day. Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information from Berlin to Leipzig

Distance	92 miles (149 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$6 - $7
Cheapest mode	Train • $6 (€5) • 1 h 11 min
Fastest mode	Train • $6 (€5) • 1 h 11 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 92 miles (149 km) by train or bus from Berlin to Leipzig. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Leipzig.

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from Berlin to Leipzig

How to get from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:30AM2h45

Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)

12:15PMLeipzig, Hbf

$161One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:54PM1h21

Berlin Hbf

03:15PMLeipzig Hbf

$111One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02:04PM1h11

Berlin Südkreuz station

03:15PMLeipzig Hbf

$111One-way

0 transfers

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Train

Bus

09:20AM1h22

Berlin Hbf

10:42AMLeipzig Hbf

$481One-way

0 transfers

11:17AM1h25

Berlin Hbf

12:42PMLeipzig Hbf

$481One-way

0 transfers

10:25AM1h17

Berlin Hbf

11:42AMLeipzig Hbf

$531One-way

0 transfers

11:30AM2h05

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

01:35PMLeipzig

$131One-way

0 transfers

11:30AM2h15

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

01:45PMLeipzig, Hbf

$131One-way

0 transfers

11:00AM2h35

Berlin

01:35PMLeipzig

$131One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Leipzig

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Leipzig, 76,51% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Leipzig travel.

Travel information from Berlin to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $23
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your travel between Berlin and Leipzig at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Travel information from Berlin to Leipzig with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $7
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Berlin to Leipzig travel information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $12
FlixBus frequency: 10 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Leipzig

FAQs: Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Leipzig.

There are 2 ways to get from Berlin to Leipzig: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Leipzig:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).

The fastest way from Berlin to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 11 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that take longer:

Getting to Leipzig by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.

The distance from Berlin to Leipzig is approximately 92 miles (149 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Leipzig is:

30 buses per day.
10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Leipzig as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Leipzig:

Buses mostly leave from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
Trains most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Hbf and arrive in Leipzig at Leipzig Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Leipzig:

FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Leipzig by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Berlin to Leipzig for $7 (€6).
Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Berlin to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

You can find 30 direct buses per day to Leipzig with FlixBus.
You can check for a direct train to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Leipzig? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Leipzig usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden from Leipzig, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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