How to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €19.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€28

Average price

2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

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30m

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2h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Erfurt to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM9h55
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
07:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM9h55
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
07:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:09PM6h56
Erfurt Hbf
07:05PMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
$721One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM7h30
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
09:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM8h20
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
01:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:09PM7h06
Erfurt Hbf
07:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Leipzig

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 Erfurt to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Leipzig:

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 25m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 39m.

The distance from Erfurt to Leipzig is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Abellio GmbH, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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