There are 5 ways to get from Göttingen to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Erfurt
best- Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 41m€56–155Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Göttingen to Leipzig200.8 km
2h 28m€8–16Bus
- Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 264
2h 50m€17–30Train
- Take the train from Göttingen to Nordhausentrain Rb80
- Take the train from Nordhausen to Leipzig Hbftrain Drf
4h 40mDrive 201.4 km
- Drive from Göttingen to Leipzigcar 201.4 km
2h 16m€29–42
Göttingen to Leipzig by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Göttingen central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Göttingen and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Göttingen and Leipzig is 260 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 2h 41m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Göttingen to Leipzig, including transfers.
Göttingen to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen central bus station.
Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Göttingen station.
The best way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to train via Erfurt which takes 2h 41m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Göttingen, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?
You can take a train from Göttingen to Leipzig Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Göttingen to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Göttingen to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Göttingen to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Leipzig is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Göttingen to Leipzig.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Göttingen and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.