How to Travel from

Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Germany Leipzig Saxon Switzerland

Cheapest

By car (156 km)

1 h 41 min

156 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 41 min

156 km.

from $5.93

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leipzig central train station to Dresden

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

OVPS Regionalverkehr

Phone:

03501 792-160

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ovps.de

Bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Sebnitz

Ave. Duration:

1h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Bad

Ave. Duration:

1h 47m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$45.57–$50.63

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.24–$44.30

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:

+43 5 1717

Website:

oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Bad

Ave. Duration:

1h 47m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$37.97–$54.43

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$32.91–$48.10

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden

Ave. Duration:

1h 43m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland is to drive which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Saxon Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Saxon Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Mittelndorf Gasthaus via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Sebnitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

The distance between Leipzig and Saxon Switzerland is 165 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $32.61 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $32.61 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m. There are no good options to fly between Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland.

Where does the Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland bus arrive?

Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Saxon Switzerland?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Saxon Switzerland. Prices start at $48.77 per night.

Bastei

The Bastei is a rock formation rising 194 metres (636 ft) above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. Reaching a height of 305 metres (1,001 ft) above sea level, the jagged rocks of the Bastei were formed by water erosion over one million years ago. They are situated near Rathen, not far from Pirna southeast of the city of Dresden, and are the major landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. They are also part of a climbing and hiking area that extends over the borders into the Bohemian Switzerland (Czech Republic).

Königstein Fortress

Königstein Fortress (German: Festung Königstein), the "Saxon Bastille", is a hilltop fortress near Dresden, in Saxon Switzerland, Germany, above the town of Königstein on the left bank of the River Elbe. It is one of the largest hilltop fortifications in Europe and sits atop the table hill of the same name.

Neurathen Castle

Neurathen Castle (German: Felsenburg Neurathen), which was first mentioned by this name in 1755, is located near the famous Bastei rocks near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in the German state of Saxony. This was once the largest rock castle in the region, but today only the rooms carved out of the rock, passages, the cistern and the beam supports of the former wooden superstructure have survived. In the years 1982–1984 parts of the extensive castle were used to build the open-air museum.

Four ways to Travel from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

OVPS Regionalverkehr

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

ÖBB EuroCity

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Saxon Switzerland?

How far is it from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

How do I travel from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

Where does the Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland bus arrive?

Can I drive from Leipzig to Saxon Switzerland?

Where can I stay near Saxon Switzerland?