There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig to Bernburg by train, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Köthen to Bernburg Hbftrain Rb50
1h 39m€16–42Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Bernburg77.6 km
1h 23m€6Drive 77.8 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Bernburgcar 77.8 km
51 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leipzig to Bernburgtaxi 77.8 km
51 min€210–250Train via Halle (Saale)
- Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Halle-Trothatrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Halle-Trotha to Bernburg Hbftrain Rb47
2h 25m€13–61
Leipzig to Bernburg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bernburg is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bernburg is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bernburg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bernburg Hbf via Köthen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Leipzig and Bernburg is 93 km. The road distance is 77.8 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Bernburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €16 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Leipzig to Bernburg, including transfers.
Leipzig to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bernburg is 78 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Leipzig to Bernburg.
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What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Bernburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bernburg Hbf via Köthen in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Köthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leipzig to Bernburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Bernburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





