There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausentrain Re55 / ...
2h 32m€28–51Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Nordhausen122.1 km
1h 58m€8Bus
- Take the bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Sangerhausenbus Re9 / ...
- Take the bus from Sangerhausen to Nordhausenbus Re8 / ...
3h 40m€16–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain S5x / ...
- Take the bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Sangerhausenbus Re9 / ...
- Take the bus from Sangerhausen to Nordhausenbus Re8 / ...
4h€16–30Drive 120.9 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Nordhausencar 120.9 km
1h 25m€18–26
Leipzig to Nordhausen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Halle(Saale)Hbf and arriving at Nordhausen via Sangerhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Nordhausen via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Leipzig and Nordhausen is 195 km. The road distance is 120.9 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen, including transfers.
Leipzig to Nordhausen bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Leipzig to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Nordhausen is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Nordhausen via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Nordhausen via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Sangerhausen in around 3h 40m.
- 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
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Sangerhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Sangerhausen to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Sangerhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Bus from Sangerhausen to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leipzig to Nordhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig to Nordhausen bus services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Sangerhausen station.
Leipzig to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Nordhausen is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Leipzig to Nordhausen.
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There are 943+ hotels available in Nordhausen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Nordhausen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





