What is the distance between Göttingen and Leipzig?

The distance between the two cities is 106 miles (171 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Göttingen to Leipzig?

If you're headed to Leipzig from Göttingen, chances are that your bus will depart from Goettingen Berliner Strasse and arrive at Leipzig Hbf. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Once in Leipzig, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lipzi Tours, Riverside Forest, Leipzig Zoo, Russian Memorial Church St Alexej and Grassimuseum.

Bus Göttingen to Leipzig from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Göttingen to Leipzig on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Göttingen	5h 40m	2:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Göttingen	6h 40m	11:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Göttingen	7h 55m	1:40am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Göttingen	10h 20m	5:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Göttingen	2h 50m	6:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Göttingen to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

107 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $35	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $173	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $25	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

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Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Göttingen and Leipzig?

Stops in Göttingen

A - Goettingen Berliner Strasse

B - Goettingen Hbf Bahnhofsallee

C - Göttingen Esso

D - Göttingen Kauf Park

E - Gottingen Jet Gas

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Göttingen to Leipzig by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Göttingen to Leipzig?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

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The cheapest trip from Göttingen to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Göttingen to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $23 for a bus ticket from Göttingen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-23.