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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
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€67 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leipzig:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Leipzig costing on average $26 (€21).
A train is $495 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Leipzig costing on average $518 (€412).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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