How to travel from Hanover to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$43

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$21

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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30m

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3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

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from Hanover to Leipzig

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM4h40
Hanover Central Station
11:25PMLeipzig, Hbf
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:45PM4h40
Hanover Central Station
11:25PMLeipzig, Hbf
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · IC 2235
09:36AM2h38
Hanover Hbf
12:14PMLeipzig Hbf
$591One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2445
08:37AM2h40
Hanover Hbf
11:17AMLeipzig Hbf
$691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2443
10:37AM2h40
Hanover Hbf
01:17PMLeipzig Hbf
$691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2037
11:36AM2h39
Hanover Hbf
02:15PMLeipzig Hbf
$711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:55AM3h55
Hanover Central Station
06:50AMLeipzig, Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2101 · LH119 · LH164
05:05PM6h00
Hannover Airport
11:05PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$9291One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $18 (€15).

A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $154 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Hanover to Leipzig is approximately 132 miles (214 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Leipzig is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover 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 Hanover to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover 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 are direct services available from Hanover to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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