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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Kurort Seiffen, Haus des Gastes and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Olbernhau, Busbahnhof and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leipzig is 148 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig without a car is to line 453 bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus from?

Heidelberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by RVE, depart from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leipzig bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Leipzig bus services, operated by RVE, arrive at Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leipzig is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Heidelberg to Leipzig - 4 ways to travel via train, line 453 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Leipzig by bus, train, or car

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Line 453 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kurort Seiffen, Haus des Gastes to Olbernhau, Busbahnhofbus 453 / ...
2. Take the train from Olbernhau, Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
4h 3m
€28–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstrbus 207
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 182 / ...
5h 3m
€15–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Olbernhau, Busbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstrbus 207
2. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
4h 9m
€23–33
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leipzigcar 136.6 km
1h 42m
€20–29

Heidelberg to Leipzig by bus and train

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Distance: 148.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Saxony, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a bus from Kurort Seiffen, Haus des Gastes to Leipzig central train station via Olbernhau, Busbahnhof, Chemnitz, Hbf Bahnhofstr, and Chemnitz central bus station in around 5h 3m.

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