How to travel from Tübingen to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tübingen to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tübingen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei310 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei310, while a flight costs an average of lei2764.

Distance: 244 miles (393 km)

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lei698

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lei2764

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lei310

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Cheapest

lei415

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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4h 23m

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2h 23m

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2h 0m

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10h 43m

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10h 13m

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5h 32m

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Tübingen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of lei310.

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

A bus is lei389 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tübingen to Leipzig costing on average lei698.

A bus is lei2455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tübingen to Leipzig costing on average lei2764.

The fastest way to travel from Tübingen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 10h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tübingen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Tübingen to Leipzig among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 9m sooner (2h 23m by flight vs 5h 32m by car). Tickets start at around lei2764 compared to roughly lei415 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Tübingen to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

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

  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    5:51 AM5h18
    Tübingen
    11:09 AMLeipzig
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    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    5:51 AM5h18
    Tübingen
    11:09 AMLeipzig
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    5:51 AM5h18
    Tübingen
    11:09 AMLeipzig
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    1 transfer

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  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    9:33 AM5h36
    Tübingen
    3:09 PMLeipzig
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    1 transfer
  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    11:33 AM5h36
    Tübingen
    5:09 PMLeipzig
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    1 transfer
  • DB Regio Stuttgart
    1:33 PM5h36
    Tübingen
    7:09 PMLeipzig
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    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tübingen 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 Tübingen to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Tübingen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tübingen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of lei310.

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

A bus is lei389 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tübingen to Leipzig costing on average lei698.

A bus is lei2455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tübingen to Leipzig costing on average lei2764.

The fastest way to travel from Tübingen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 10h 43m.

The distance from Tübingen to Leipzig is approximately 244 miles (393 km).
The average frequency per day from Tübingen to Leipzig is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tübingen 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 Tübingen to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Tübingen Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tübingen to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Tübingen to Leipzig:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Tübingen 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.
To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.

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