How to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig

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 €19.

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

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Erfurt to Leipzig is approximately 63 miles (102 km).

The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Leipzig is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 8 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, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.

To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.