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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Erlangen to Leipzig:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $102.
A bus is $387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Leipzig
How to get from Erlangen to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM11h05Erlangen9:50 AMLeipzig$471One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM11h05Erlangen9:50 AMLeipzig$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:00 PM9h05Erlangen10:05 PMLeipzig$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Leipzig:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $102.
A bus is $387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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