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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Leverkusen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Leverkusen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Leverkusen Mitte via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Leverkusen?

The distance between Leipzig and Leverkusen is 562 km. The road distance is 461.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 8m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leverkusen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leverkusen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Leverkusen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 8m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Leipzig to Leverkusen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Leverkusen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Leipzig to Leverkusen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Leverkusen is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Leipzig to Leverkusen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Leverkusen?

Book your Leipzig to Leverkusen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leverkusen?

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Leipzig to Leverkusen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Leverkusen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 8m
€92–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusenbus 264 / ...
7h 20m
€40–65
Drive 461.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leverkusencar 461.8 km
4h 20m
€69–99
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 17m
€125–337
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
6h 11m
€100–230
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
4h 34m
€134–460
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
4h 31m
€98–331
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 24m
€128–259
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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
5h 4m
€86–298

Leipzig to Leverkusen by train

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Distance: 562.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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