How to get from Hamburg to Leipzig

9 options from €15

Train

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 3 h 7 m. Ticket price is about €80. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Train

Take the train Flixtrain at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 3 h 26 m. Ticket price is about €23. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is Flixtrain.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Bus

Take the bus Blablabus at the station Hamburg.

The journey takes approximately 6 h 15 m. Ticket price is about €15. The travel distance is 466 km.

Carrier is Blablabus.

Get off at the Leipzig.

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Night train

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 3 h 11 m. Ticket price is about €80. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Drive

In a rental car. See on this site which rental company has the best deal.

The journey takes approximately 3 h 16 m. The travel distance is 395 km.

Get off at the Leipzig.

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Fly Hamburg to Leipzig

Take the train HVV at the station Jungfernstieg.

The journey takes approximately 28 m. Ticket price is about €3. The travel distance is 14 km.

Carrier is HVV.

Get off at the Hamburg Airport.

Fly out to Frankfurt (FRA) of the airport Hamburg (HAM).

The journey takes approximately 3 h Ticket price is about €95.

Carrier is Lufthansa.

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Get off at the Frankfurt (FRA).

341 m on foot from the Leipzig (LEJ) to the Leipzig/Halle Flughafen.

The journey takes approximately 5 m. The travel distance is 341 m.

Get off at the Leipzig/Halle Flughafen.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Regional at the station Leipzig/Halle Flughafen.

The journey takes approximately 12 m. Ticket price is about €4. The travel distance is 18 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Regional.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Train to Bremen fly to Leipzig

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 55 m. Ticket price is about €16. The travel distance is 114 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

Get off at the Bremen Hbf.

Take the tram BSAG at the station Bremen Hauptbahnhof.

The journey takes approximately 13 m. The travel distance is 3 km.

Carrier is BSAG.

Get off at the Bremen Airport.

Fly out to Frankfurt (FRA) of the airport Bremen (BRE).

The journey takes approximately 3 h 25 m. Ticket price is about €140.

Carrier is Lufthansa.

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Search budget taxi

Get off at the Frankfurt (FRA).

452855 m on foot from the Hamburg Hbf to the Leipzig Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 5 m. The travel distance is 452 km.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Regional at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 12 m. Ticket price is about €4. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Regional.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Fly Hamburg to Dresden train

Take the train HVV at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 28 m. Ticket price is about €3. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is HVV.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

Fly out to Leipzig Hbf of the airport Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 3 h Ticket price is about €60. The travel distance is 452 km.

Carrier is Lufthansa.

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Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Regional at the station Dresden Flughafen.

The journey takes approximately 12 m. Ticket price is about €2. The travel distance is 10 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Regional.

Get off at the Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Dresden-Neustadt.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 4 m. Ticket price is about €18. The travel distance is 114 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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Train to Hannover fly to Leipzig

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express at the station Hamburg Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 19 m. Ticket price is about €29. The travel distance is 163 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express.

Get off at the Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Regional at the station Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

The journey takes approximately 13 m. Ticket price is about €3. The travel distance is 15 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Regional.

Get off at the Langenhagen Flughafen.

528 m on foot from the Langenhagen Flughafen to the Hannover (HAJ).

The journey takes approximately 6 m. The travel distance is 528 m.

Get off at the Hannover (HAJ).

Fly out to Frankfurt (FRA) of the airport Hannover (HAJ).

The journey takes approximately 3 h 10 m. Ticket price is about €120.

Carrier is Lufthansa.

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Search budget taxi

Get off at the Frankfurt (FRA).

452855 m on foot from the Hamburg Hbf to the Leipzig Hbf.

The journey takes approximately 5 m. The travel distance is 452 km.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

Take the train Deutsche Bahn Regional at the station Leipzig/Halle Flughafen.

The journey takes approximately 12 m. Ticket price is about €4. The travel distance is 18 km.

Carrier is Deutsche Bahn Regional.

Get off at the Leipzig Hbf.

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig is by taking a Bus with an average price of €15. The journey takes approximately 6 h 15 m.

What's the fastest journey time between Hamburg and Leipzig?

Train is the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig. Tickets cost €80. The journey takes approximately 3 h 7 m.

What's the distance between Hamburg and Leipzig?

Hamburg is approximately 395 km away from Leipzig. The trip by car takes 3 h 16 m.

Is there a direct bus from Hamburg to Leipzig?

Yes! There is a direct bus with no transfers to this destination. The route is served by the Blablabus company. Tickets cost about €15. A bus trip from Hamburg to Leipzig will take 6 h 15 m.

Is there a direct train from Hamburg to Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train from Hamburg to Leipzig . The route is served by the company Flixtrain. Tickets cost about €23. A bus trip will take 3 h 26 m.

How long does it take to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig by car?

The average journey time by car between Hamburg and Leipzig is 3 h 16 m.

What to Do in Leipzig

Leipzig

Leipzig is a city of fascinating architecture and history. Highlights include the Frauenkirche, which is one of Germany's most iconic churches; the world-renowned University of Leipzig; and the city's numerous cafes, pubs, and restaurants. There are also many interesting museums to visit in Leipzig, including the Museum of Fine Arts, which has an impressive collection of German art dating back to the Middle Ages, as well as the Museum of Communism. Finally, Leipzig is a great place to wander around on foot or take a bike ride – there are many interesting sights and neighbourhoods to explore.