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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $639.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $639 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Leipzig:
A bus is $97 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Leipzig costing on average $156 (€132).
A bus is $580 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Leipzig costing on average $639 (€541).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around $156 (€132) compared to roughly $143 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13 (-€11). The journey takes 7h 25m versus 6h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Leipzig
How to get from Rotterdam to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:50 PM 12h30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 6:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:50 PM 12h30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 6:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH5573+
LH1562:25 PM 3h35 Brussels Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:50 AM 12h22 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 9:12 PM Leipzig Hbf $44 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131
9:15 AM 8h17 Rotterdam Centraal 5:32 PM Leipzig Hbf $103 1 One-way 5 transfers - IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625
8:15 AM 8h16 Rotterdam Centraal 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf $108 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 14h25 Rotterdam, Zuidplein 6:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf $43 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:35 PM 13h30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 3:05 AM Leipzig, Hbf $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 15h00 Rotterdam, Zuidplein 7:15 AM Leipzig, Hbf $44 1 One-way 2 transfers
OS294 · OS2852:50 PM 3h40 Brussels Airport 6:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $233 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH5589+LH158
7:30 PM 3h45 Brussels Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH5577+LH158
5:05 PM 6h10 Brussels Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Leipzig:
A bus is $97 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Leipzig costing on average $156 (€132).
A bus is $580 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Leipzig costing on average $639 (€541).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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