How to get from Leipzig to Berlin
- 146 km as the crow flies
- 92 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leipzig to Berlin: bus. The two cities are about 146 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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146 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 1h 08mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 51h 08m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 52h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Leipzig to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Leipzig central → Berlin centralbus
FlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Leipzig to Berlin
FlixBus runs 92 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 92 | 00:20 | 21:15 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 21 | 05:11 | 23:16 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 03:05
- 03:35
- 04:05
- 04:30
- 04:35
- 04:40
- 04:45
- 05:05
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 06:05
- 06:30
- 06:40
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:40
- 07:45
- 08:30
- 09:04
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:50
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:00
- 13:40
- 14:40
- 14:50
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 17:30
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:15
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:11
- 06:12
- 07:16
- 08:12
- 09:16
- 10:12
- 11:16
- 12:12
- 13:16
- 14:12
- 14:51
- 15:16
- 16:12
- 17:16
- 18:12
- 18:51
- 19:16
- 20:12
- 21:16
- 22:12
- 23:16
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Leipzig to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leipzig central to Berlin central, about 2h. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Leipzig to Berlin: common questions
When is the first bus from Leipzig to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 21:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leipzig to Berlin?
92 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 21:15.
When is the first train from Leipzig to Berlin?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:11 and the last at 23:16, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Leipzig to Berlin?
21 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:11 and 23:16.
How far is Berlin from Leipzig?
About 146 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Leipzig to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Berlin?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026