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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Göttingen central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Leipzig?

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 55m.

How far is it from Göttingen to Leipzig?

The distance between Göttingen and Leipzig is 202 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €17 - €26.

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

The bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Leipzig train from?

Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Göttingen station.

Train or bus from Göttingen to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Leipzig is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Göttingen to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Göttingen to Leipzig train arrive?

Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Göttingen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Leipzig is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Göttingen to Leipzig.

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

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

Book your Göttingen to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Göttingen to Leipzig?

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.

Göttingen to Leipzig - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Göttingen to Leipzig by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 264
2h 50m
€17–26
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Göttingen to Leipzigrideshare 201.5 km
2h 28m
€8–16
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 55m
€44–135
Train
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Leipzig Markttrain S5x / ...
4h 7m
€37–88
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Göttingen to Leipzigcar 201.4 km
2h 16m
€30–43

Göttingen to Leipzig by bus

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Distance: 201.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Göttingen, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Göttingen to Leipzig Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 55m.

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