How to travel from Göttingen to Leipzig

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Compare bus and train for Göttingen to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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Bus

$55

Average price

$24

Average price

Cheapest

3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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30m

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3h 12m

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2h 42m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Göttingen to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM2h50
Göttingen, ZOB
05:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM2h50
Göttingen, ZOB
05:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM2h50
Göttingen, ZOB
05:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn24011 · 74727 · S3
09:14AM3h33
Göttingen station
12:47PMLeipzig Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn24009 · 74707 · S3
08:14AM3h33
Göttingen station
11:47AMLeipzig Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26105 · ICE 600
09:07AM2h57
Göttingen station
12:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$901One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Göttingen and Leipzig including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Leipzig costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Leipzig is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 57m.

The distance from Göttingen to Leipzig is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Göttingen to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Göttingen to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Göttingen to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Göttingen to Leipzig:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Göttingen 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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