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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Harz is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Harz is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Harz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Harz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Magdeburg Hbf and Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Harz?

The distance between Leipzig and Harz is 169 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Harz without a car is to train and line 264 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Leipzig to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Harz bus from?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Harz bus arrive?

Leipzig to Harz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Harz is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Leipzig to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 4479+ hotels available in Harz.

Leipzig to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, line 264 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 264 bus
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtorbus 264
3h 43m
€32–71
Drive 163.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Leipzig to Harzcar 163.6 km
1h 47m
€24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg Hbf to Halberstadt, Hauptbahnhofbus Re11
5h 30m
Train, line 264 bus via Leipzig Markt
1. Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtorbus 264
4h 3m
€33–65

Leipzig to Harz by train and bus

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Distance: 169.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Magdeburg Hbf, Halberstadt, Hauptbahnhof, Halberstadt Hbf, Wernigerode Hbf, and Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 30m.

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