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Compare train and bus 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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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€42 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Leipzig:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Leipzig costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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