The average bus between Leipzig and Rothenburg takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Rothenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Leipzig and Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Brunswick central station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Rothenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Brunswick central station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Leipzig to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brunswick central station.
The distance between Leipzig and Rothenburg is 164.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Brunswick central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.