What is the distance between Hamburg and Leipzig?

About 183 miles (294 km) separate Hamburg and Leipzig.

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

If you're headed to Leipzig from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Leipzig Hbf. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 St. Thomas Church, Grassimuseum, Russian Memorial Church St Alexej, Lipzi Tours and Riverside Forest.

Bus Hamburg to Leipzig from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 5m	11:35pm	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 15m	2:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 20m	2:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 15m	5:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 5m	11:05pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 5m	11:35pm	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 55m	10:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 30m	11:30am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 45m	5:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h	9:00pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 5m	11:35pm	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 55m	10:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 30m	11:30am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 20m	2:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 25m	4:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 35m	3:05am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 5m	11:35pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 15m	11:15am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 20m	2:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 25m	4:15pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 35m	3:05am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h	9:00pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 55m	10:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	7h 30m	11:30am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	8h 20m	2:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:41 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $124	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $233	Average Duration4h 21m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $49	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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 Hamburg and Leipzig?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Leipzig by bus

What is the distance between Hamburg and Leipzig?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Leipzig?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$42

11/18

$38

Today

$26

11/20

No data

11/21

$30

11/22

$19

11/23

$33

11/24

$21

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $117 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-22.