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How to Travel from

Hamburg to Leipzig

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Schedule

Hamburg → Leipzig

09:05
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Hanover - Leipzig 3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 21 min
14:26
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Rathausmarkt, Duration: 1 min
09:06
Rathausmarkt
Duration: 7 min
09:13
Bf. Dammtor
AB Burgwedel > UB Niendorf Markt > Hoheluft > Hauptbahnhof
Walk to Dammtor, Duration: 2 min
09:21
Dammtor
Duration: 1 hours 37 min
10:58
Hanover Central Station
ICE 1579
Transfer in Hanover, 38 min
11:36
Hanover Central Station
Duration: 2 hours 44 min
14:20
Leipzig
IC 2441
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish
09:48
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Hanover - Leipzig 2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 38 min
14:26
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Hamburg Central Station, Duration: 13 min
10:01
Hamburg Central Station
Duration: 1 hours 21 min
11:22
Hanover Central Station
ICE 587
Transfer in Hanover, 14 min
11:36
Hanover Central Station
Duration: 2 hours 44 min
14:20
Leipzig
IC 2441
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish
09:27
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Berlin - Leipzig 2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 21 min
14:48
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Hamburg Central Station, Duration: 13 min
09:40
Hamburg Central Station
Duration: 2 hours 43 min
12:23
Berlin Central Station
ICE 1707
Transfer in Berlin, 22 min
12:45
Berlin Central Station
Duration: 1 hours 57 min
14:42
Leipzig
ICE 1601
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish
10:36
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Bellingen - Magdeburg - Leipzig 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 26 min
15:02
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Hamburg Central Station, Duration: 13 min
10:49
Hamburg Central Station
Duration: 1 hours 34 min
12:23
Stendal Central Station
ICE 1721
Transfer in Bellingen, 9 min
12:32
Stendal Central Station
Duration: 39 min
13:11
Neustadt
Uelzen > Salzwedel > Magdeburg
Transfer in Magdeburg, 9 min
13:20
Neustadt
Duration: 1 hours 36 min
14:56
Leipzig
RE 13
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish
10:48
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Hanover - Leipzig 2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 34 min
15:22
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Hamburg Central Station, Duration: 13 min
11:01
Hamburg Central Station
Duration: 1 hours 19 min
12:20
Hanover Central Station
ICE 789
Transfer in Hanover, 16 min
12:36
Hanover Central Station
Duration: 2 hours 40 min
15:16
Leipzig
IC 2039
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish
09:15
Hamburg (Germany)
Hamburg - Kassel - Erfurt - Leipzig 3 transfers
Duration: 6 hours 1 min
15:16
Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Hamburg - Leipzig
Start
Walk to Hamburg Central Station, Duration: 13 min
09:28
Hamburg Central Station
Duration: 2 hours 29 min
11:57
Wilhelmshöhe
ICE 1579
Transfer in Kassel, 9 min
12:06
Wilhelmshöhe
Duration: 2 hours 15 min
14:21
Erfurt Central Station
RE 2
Transfer in Erfurt, 7 min
14:28
Erfurt Central Station
Duration: 42 min
15:10
Leipzig
ICE 506
WALK, Duration: 6 min
Finish

Three ways to Travel from Hamburg to Leipzig

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Navigate from Hamburg to Leipzig

Continue onto Bergstraße
167 m
Continue
227 m
Turn sharp left onto Willy-Brandt-Straße
1 km 822 m
Turn left onto Reichsstraße
85 m
Turn left
21 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$54.71

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$547.07
Plane from Bremen Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$508.90

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53

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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$59.80
Train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hamburg to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$31.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $27.17 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35.87 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The distance between Hamburg and Leipzig is 453 km. The road distance is 395 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35.87 - $86.96 .

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leipzig bus from?

Hamburg to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leipzig train from?

Hamburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leipzig is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35.87 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $260.87 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Leipzig train arrive?

Hamburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Leipzig is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Hamburg to Leipzig.

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

Book your Hamburg to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?

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