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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

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$44

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$21

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$48

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3h 56m

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3h 26m

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $344 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $365 (€298).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

Flight takes on average 4h 55m.

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

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from Hanover to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    3:15 PM4h00
    Hanover Central Station
    7:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM4h00
    Hanover Central Station
    7:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2031
    5:37 AM2h38
    Hanover Hbf
    8:15 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2447
    6:37 AM2h40
    Hanover Hbf
    9:17 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2033
    7:35 AM2h40
    Hanover Hbf
    10:15 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · IC 2235
    9:36 AM2h39
    Hanover Hbf
    12:15 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM3h40
    Hanover Central Station
    3:40 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM4h05
    Hanover Central Station
    10:50 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM4h40
    Hanover Central Station
    11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH49 · LH152
    6:10 AM3h40
    Hannover Airport
    9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2711One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH47 · LH158
    6:25 PM4h50
    Hannover Airport
    11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3081One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $344 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Leipzig costing on average $365 (€298).

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

Flight takes on average 4h 55m.

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 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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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