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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 prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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€45 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Leipzig:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $30 (€24).
A train is $169 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Leipzig costing on average $187 (€149).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Leipzig by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
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