How to get from Leipzig to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 92 miles (149 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $19 - $40 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $19 (€16) • 2 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $40 (€34) • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 92 miles (149 km) by bus or train to Berlin from Leipzig. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $19 (€16). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leipzig to Berlin.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Leipzig and Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 travel options between Leipzig and Berlin. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Berlin from Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Berlin:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $40 (€34) from Leipzig to Berlin.
The fastest way from Leipzig to Berlin is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Berlin that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 10 min.
Berlin is approximately 92 miles (149 km) away from Leipzig.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Berlin from Leipzig as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leipzig to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leipzig and Berlin.
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