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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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$54

Average price

$30

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$64

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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30m

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5h 45m

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5h 15m

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4h 26m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $54 (€45).

A bus is $430 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $460 (€378).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 6m.

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 175 · ICE 839
    9:01 AM3h20
    Hamburg Hbf
    12:21 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1081 · 16447 · 16303 · S5X
    9:51 PM8h06
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:57 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $401One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:33 PM3h39
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:12 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 479 · ICE 2593
    10:50 PM7h59
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:49 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM7h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:05 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM5h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:40 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2055 · LH107 · LH156
    10:45 AM7h15
    Hamburg Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3831One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2061 · LH115 · LH158
    3:15 PM7h55
    Hamburg Airport
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3991One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2081 · LH103 · LH156
    9:45 AM8h15
    Hamburg Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3991One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $30 (€25).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $54 (€45).

A bus is $430 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $460 (€378).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 6m.

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Hamburg to Leipzig is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Leipzig is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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