How to travel from Poznan to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Poznan to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 208 miles (335 km)

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$74

Average price

$52

Average price

Cheapest

5h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 18m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Poznan to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnEC 246 · ICE 509
09:27AM4h19
Poznań Główny
01:46PMLeipzig Hbf
$731One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnEC 430 · ICE 503
03:19AM4h27
Poznań Główny
07:46AMLeipzig Hbf
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnEC 230 · ICE 691
10:27AM4h15
Poznań Główny
02:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnEC 248 · ICE 507
07:27AM4h19
Poznań Główny
11:46AMLeipzig Hbf
$811One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 18383
03:19AM5h33
Poznań Główny
08:52AMLeipzig Hbf
$1151One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 94762 · S41 · ICE 595
03:19AM5h23
Poznań Główny
08:42AMLeipzig Hbf
$1101One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Poznan 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 Poznan to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poznan and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Poznan to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Leipzig costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Poznan to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Poznan to Leipzig is approximately 208 miles (335 km).
The average frequency per day from Poznan to Leipzig is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Leipzig 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 Poznan to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poznan to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Poznan to Leipzig:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Poznan 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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