How to travel from Leipzig to Heidelberg

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Travel Information between Leipzig and Heidelberg

distanceDistance209 miles (337 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$15 - $96
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 7 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $96 (€83) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 209 miles (337 km) to Heidelberg from Leipzig. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Leipzig to Heidelberg.

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from Leipzig to Heidelberg

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
09:55AM7h00
Leipzig
04:55PMHeidelberg
$361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:55AM7h00
Leipzig
04:55PMHeidelberg
$361One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
09:55AM7h00
Leipzig
04:55PMHeidelberg
$361One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
11:25AM12h55
Leipzig
12:20AMHeidelberg
$581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:15PM12h25
Leipzig
09:40AMHeidelberg
$631One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and FlixBus will get you to Heidelberg from Leipzig at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your 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 to Heidelberg from Leipzig. 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 Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Heidelberg from Leipzig and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Heidelberg

        FAQs: Travel to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg.
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        There are 3 travel options from Leipzig to Heidelberg: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Heidelberg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:

        Taking a bus costs $81 (€70) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $96 (€83) for the same trip.

        A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Heidelberg costing on average $18 (€16).

        The fastest way from Leipzig to Heidelberg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

        There are alternative travel options to Heidelberg that take longer:

        Bus takes 7 h on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 4 h of travel time.

        You should expect to travel around 209 miles (337 km) between Leipzig and Heidelberg.

        The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Heidelberg is:

        • 1 bus a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leipzig to Heidelberg:

        • Most travelers take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf.

        The following travel companies offer services from Leipzig to Heidelberg:

        • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar for buses to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leipzig to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
        • Lufthansa can get you to Heidelberg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa from Leipzig to Heidelberg for $96 (€83) on Omio.
        • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Heidelberg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Heidelberg for $31 (€27) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Heidelberg from Leipzig.

        Many of our customers traveling from Leipzig to Heidelberg don't make Heidelberg their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Heidelberg are Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Heidelberg to any of these top destinations today!
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