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466 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Leipzig

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By car (466 km)
3 h 55 min
466 km.
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Plane from Heidelberg (Stuttgart Airport) to Leipzig (Dresden International Airport)
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Train via Frankfurt am Main (Deutsche Bahn)
5 h 26 min
336 km.
from $106.35
Train, Plane (Train)
3 h 43 min
336 km.
from $198.54
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 18 min
336 km.
from $241.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$69.97
Bus from Zschopau to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

RVE

Phone:
+49 (0) 3733 151-0
Email:
Website:
rve.de/
Bus from Kurort Seiffen, Haus des Gastes to Olbernhau,
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$3.56
Bus from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof to Chemnitz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54
Bus from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof to Zschopau,
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.47

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$326.09
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$336.96

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$239.13

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$108.14
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$33.70

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35
Train from Olbernhau, Bahnhof to Chemnitz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

Phone:
0341 231898288
Email:
Website:
mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Heidelberg Central Station to Halle
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$57.25
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Heidelberg to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $28.26 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates Monday and Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leipzig is 464 km. The road distance is 473.4 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus from?

Heidelberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leipzig train from?

Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by Flixtrain, depart from Heidelberg Central Station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leipzig train arrive?

Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by Flixtrain, arrive at Halle station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leipzig is 473 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Leipzig. Prices start at $45.29 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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