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How to get fromLeipzig to Schmalkaldenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig to Schmalkalden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Gotha

    best
    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gothatrain train 50
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    3h 10m

  2. Drive  193.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leipzig to Schmalkaldencar car 193.5 km
    2h 6m
    €29–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain train Re7
    3. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schulebus bus 447
    4h 4m

  4. Train, bus via Erfurt

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    3h 13m

  5. Train, bus via Bad Kösen

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bad Koesentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Bad Koesen to Gothatrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    4h 16m

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  • Distance: 194.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Leipzig to Schmalkalden. However, you can take the train to Gotha, walk to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, then take the bus to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Erfurt Hbf, Zella-Mehlis, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 4h 4m.

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