How to get from Berlin to Leipzig
3 ways, 150 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 30m | €21–113 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 44m | €19–27 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 44m | €230–340 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:13 → 10:071h 54m · 1 changeS-Bahn Berlin GmbH S7€21–66
- 08:13 → 10:061h 53m · 2 changesS-Bahn Berlin GmbH S7€21–67
- 08:20 → 09:501h 30m · 1 changeDB Regio AG FEX€30–77
- 08:26 → 10:372h 11m · 2 changesS-Bahn Berlin GmbH S3€24–75
- 08:32 → 10:301h 58m · 2 changesBerliner Verkehrsbetriebe 123€33–87
- 09:11 → 11:031h 52m · 1 changeS-Bahn Berlin GmbH S5€21–66
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Berlin to Leipzig?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 30m door to door. The straight-line distance is 150 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Berlin to Leipzig?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €19. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Berlin to Leipzig?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 1h 30m. Fares run €21–113 across classes.
- How far is Leipzig from Berlin by road?
- About 190 km, roughly 2h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €19–27; tolls and parking are extra.