How to travel from Erlangen to Leipzig

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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 train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $29.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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from Erlangen to Leipzig

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

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

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10:45PM11h05
Erlangen
09:50AMLeipzig
$581One-way
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10:45PM11h05
Erlangen
09:50AMLeipzig
$581One-way
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FlixBus
10:45PM11h05
Erlangen
09:50AMLeipzig
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Erlangen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Leipzig is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $29 (€24).

A train is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $183 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Erlangen to Leipzig is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Leipzig:
  • 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen 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, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erlangen to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen 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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