There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Erfurt
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Sondershausentrain Re55 / ...
2h 45m€38–138Drive 115.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausencar 115.9 km
1h 24m€17–24Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Halle to Sangerhausenbus Re8 / ...
- Take the bus from Sangerhausen, Busbahnhof to Kelbrabus 450 / ...
5h 10mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leipzig-LEJ to Sondershausen115.9 km
1h 24mTrain
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nordhausentrain Re8 / ...
2h 46m€29–57
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen. However, there are services departing from Halle and arriving at Sondershausen, ZOB via Sangerhausen, Busbahnhof and Kelbra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen and arriving at Sondershausen via Leipzig Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) and Sondershausen is 193 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen, including transfers.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Halle station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen is to train via Erfurt which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany and Sondershausen, Germany?
You can take a train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Sondershausen via Leipzig Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Sondershausen, ZOB via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Halle, Sangerhausen, Sangerhausen, Busbahnhof, and Kelbra in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Sondershausen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Halle to Sangerhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Sangerhausen, Busbahnhof to Kelbra
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- VGS Verkehrsgesellschaft Südharz mbH
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leipzig-LEJ to Sondershausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Sangerhausen station.
Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Sondershausen.
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