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How to get fromSchmalkalden to Leipzigby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Gotha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2h 40m

  2. Drive 195.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schmalkalden to Leipzigcar car 195.5 km
    2h 3m
    €28–41

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus bus 447
    2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re7
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3h 30m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50
    3h 16m

  5. Bus, train via Bad Kösen

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Bad Koesentrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the train from Bad Koesen to Leipzig Hbftrain train Re
    3h 41m

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  • Distance: 194 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Schmalkalden to Leipzig. However, you can take the bus to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, walk to Gotha, take the train to Erfurt Hbf, then take the train to Leipzig Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor to Leipzig Hbf via Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis, and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 30m.

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