Travel Information to Leipzig from Dortmund
| 211 miles (340 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $20 - $20 | |
| Bus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 5 min | |
| Train • $20 (€18) • 4 h 26 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 211 miles (340 km) to Leipzig from Dortmund. 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 Dortmund to Leipzig.
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How to get from Dortmund to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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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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There are 2 options to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Leipzig:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig is by train, which takes on average 4 h 26 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leipzig by bus takes 5 h 5 min on average.
The Dortmund to Leipzig distance is around 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Leipzig is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Dortmund to 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 Dortmund to Leipzig:
- Buses from Dortmund to Leipzig most often leave from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leipzig at Leipzig Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Leipzig:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Dortmund to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Leipzig by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Leipzig for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct buses per day to Leipzig with FlixBus.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn.
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 route.
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