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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 train with prices starting from $111. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $111, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$111 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Leipzig:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $506 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average $544 (€446).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 PM3h41Detmold6:01 PMLeipzig$771One-way1 transfer
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2:20 PM3h41Detmold6:01 PMLeipzig$771One-way1 transfer
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2:20 PM3h41Detmold6:01 PMLeipzig$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Leipzig:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $506 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Leipzig costing on average $544 (€446).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Leipzig by train.
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