How to travel from Leipzig to Berlin

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Compare bus and train for Leipzig to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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€29

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€15

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2h 27m

Average total duration

1h 57m

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2h 12m

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1h 42m

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from Leipzig to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h05
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
11:15AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10PM2h00
Leipzig, Hbf
11:10PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:45AM1h08
Leipzig Hbf
09:53AMBerlin Südkreuz station
$191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:04AM1h15
Leipzig Hbf
12:19PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:04AM1h24
Leipzig Hbf
12:28PMBerlin Hbf
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:04AM1h42
Leipzig Hbf
12:46PMBerlin Spandau
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h15
Leipzig, Hbf
11:15AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h35
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
11:45AMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM2h45
Leipzig, Hbf
11:45AMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
$171One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Leipzig to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Leipzig to Berlin, 83,05% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Leipzig to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Leipzig to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leipzig and Berlin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Berlin is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Berlin costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Berlin is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Leipzig to Berlin is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Berlin is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Berlin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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