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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Wuppertal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $389.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $499 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Wuppertal:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Wuppertal costing on average $64.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Wuppertal costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Wuppertal
How to get from Leipzig to Wuppertal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Wuppertal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 AM10h50Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)6:40 PMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 AM10h50Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)6:40 PMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH159 · LH726:10 AM3h25Leipzig/Halle Airport9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport$5291One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 2585 · ICE 724 · ICE 9518:49 AM5h25Leipzig Hbf2:14 PMWuppertal Hbf$621One-way2 transfers
IC 2430 · ICE 640 · 174219:20 AM5h42Leipzig Hbf3:02 PMWuppertal Hbf$631One-way2 transfers
ICE 604 · ICE 9528:12 AM5h29Leipzig Hbf1:41 PMWuppertal Hbf$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM11h05Leipzig, Hbf7:00 AMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM11h00Leipzig, Hbf6:40 PMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM13h50Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)7:00 AMWuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof$501One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH98 · LH20146:10 AM6h30Leipzig/Halle Airport12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$2701One-way2 transfers
LH159 · LH96 · LH20146:10 AM6h30Leipzig/Halle Airport12:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$2701One-way2 transfers
LH153+
LH108 · LH201810:20 AM6h10Leipzig/Halle Airport4:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$3861One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Wuppertal:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Wuppertal costing on average $64.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Wuppertal costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Wuppertal as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Wuppertal Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wuppertal by bus.
- Travel with Cityjet, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Wuppertal by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wuppertal by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Cityjet, Lufthansa, Eurowings.
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