How to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $113.

Distance: 213 miles (343 km)

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Driving

$103

Average price

$45

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Cheapest

$174

Average price

$86

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

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30m

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6h 34m

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6h 4m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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5h 7m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€139).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 56m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

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

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from Mannheim to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM6h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM6h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH154
    1:10 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 692
    9:29 AM3h40
    Mannheim Hbf
    1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 376 · ICE 1557
    8:30 AM4h01
    Mannheim Hbf
    12:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 772 · ICE 930 · ICE 508
    10:03 AM4h01
    Mannheim Hbf
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH152
    8:45 AM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:45 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH156
    5:00 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2491One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH158
    10:15 PM1h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€139).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 56m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

The distance from Mannheim to Leipzig is approximately 213 miles (343 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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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