How to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig

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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 36m. 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 €17.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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€55

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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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
04:30PM6h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:25PMLeipzig, Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM6h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:25PMLeipzig, Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH33 · LH164
08:00PM3h05
Hamburg Airport
11:05PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
09:18AM6h47
Hamburg Hbf
04:05PMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
09:18AM6h57
Hamburg Hbf
04:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 785 · IC 2035 · IC 2235
08:01AM4h13
Hamburg Hbf
12:14PMLeipzig Hbf
$451One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM7h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
05:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:00AM8h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20PM9h35
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:55PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH23+Lufthansa CitylineLH160
03:00PM3h10
Hamburg Airport
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5221One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH29 · LH164
06:00PM5h05
Hamburg Airport
11:05PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5901One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1+Lufthansa CitylineLH156
06:00AM4h00
Hamburg Airport
10:00AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6661One-way
1 transfer

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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 $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $22 (€17).

A bus is $250 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Leipzig costing on average $269 (€215).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Hamburg to Leipzig is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Leipzig is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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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