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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Herne is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Herne is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Herne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Herne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Herne Bf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Herne?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Herne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Herne via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Herne?

The distance between Leipzig and Herne is 493 km. The road distance is 401.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Herne without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €40 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Leipzig to Herne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Herne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Herne train from?

Leipzig to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Herne?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Herne is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Leipzig to Herne bus arrive?

Leipzig to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Herne train arrive?

Leipzig to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Herne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Herne is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Leipzig to Herne.

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

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Where can I stay near Herne?

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Leipzig to Herne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Herne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 12m
€42–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 023 / ...
7h 14m
€41–60
Drive 401.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Hernecar 401.8 km
4h 17m
€76–109
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hernetrain
5h 25m
€136–358
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hernetrain
4h 42m
€144–501
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hernetrain
4h 39m
€109–347
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Hernetrain
4h 55m
€132–283
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Hernetrain
6h 8m

Leipzig to Herne by train

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Distance: 492.7 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 52m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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