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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Dortmund to Leipzig

Cheapest
3 h 32 min
Car
412 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$55.98

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,399.49

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$559.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$108.14
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
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:
$47.07–$52.16

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 Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dortmund to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$33.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs $13.04 - $28.26 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Leipzig?

The distance between Dortmund and Leipzig is 472 km. The road distance is 418.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Leipzig is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Dortmund to Leipzig.

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

Book your Dortmund to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Leipzig?

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