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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | Fastest | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft + Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland + DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Nord + DB Regio Südost | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
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| Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn | Göttingen Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Göttingen to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Göttingen and Leipzig?
Göttingen
- A
Goettingen Berliner Strasse
Berliner Str. 28, 37073 Göttingen, Germany - B
Göttingen Central Train Station
Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Göttingen to Leipzig by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Göttingen to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Göttingen to Leipzig start from €32. The average price for this train route is around €71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Göttingen to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Göttingen to Leipzig is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 172 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Göttingen to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Göttingen to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Göttingen to Leipzig departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 20:09.
Which is the best train operator from Göttingen to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Göttingen to Leipzig?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Göttingen to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Göttingen to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Göttingen to Leipzig was searched and found on 14 Oct 2026 with a price of €57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Göttingen to Leipzig as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €57 to €193 for a train ticket from Göttingen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €66, which is on 2026-10-17.
