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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detmold to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €321.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€79 Average price | €321 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Detmold to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Detmold to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Leipzig:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average €79.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average €321.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€34. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Detmold to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detmold to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 PM 13h45 Detmold 12:15 PM Leipzig €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 PM 13h45 Detmold 12:15 PM Leipzig €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 PM 13h45 Detmold 12:15 PM Leipzig €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Leipzig:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average €79.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average €321.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
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