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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $55 (€45).
A bus is $431 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $461 (€378).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Leipzig
How to get from Hamburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:30 PM6h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:30 PM6h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 175 · ICE 8399:01 AM3h20Hamburg Hbf12:21 PMLeipzig Hbf$791One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1081 · 16447 · 16303 · S5X9:51 PM8h06Hamburg Hbf5:57 AMLeipzig Hbf$401One-way4 transfers
FlixTrain5:33 PM3h39Hamburg Hbf9:12 PMLeipzig Hbf$431One-way0 transfers- ICE 703 · IC 24475:39 AM3h56Hamburg Hbf9:35 AMLeipzig Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:30 PM7h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:05 AMLeipzig, Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 AM5h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:40 PMLeipzig, Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
LH2061 · LH115 · LH1583:15 PM7h55Hamburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4001One-way2 transfers- LH31 · LH1526:00 AM3h50Hamburg Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
- LH27 · LH1587:00 PM4h10Hamburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5221One-way1 transfer
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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 $55 (€45).
A bus is $431 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $461 (€378).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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