Find coaches from Dortmund to Leipzig

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Next departures from Dortmund to Leipzig on 3 September
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Dortmund
Leipzig central stationCheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig

Bus
Average priceUS$26 - US$75Average duration5h 10m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$19 - US$176Average duration4h 57m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$21 - US$48Average duration4h 20m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Leipzig

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
4h 20mAverage duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dortmund to Leipzig: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration5h 10m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure02:05
Distance213 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Dortmund to Leipzig Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dortmund - Leipzig

  1. How far is Leipzig from Dortmund by coach?

    The journey from Dortmund to Leipzig by coach covers an approximate distance of 213 miles (343 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Leipzig from Dortmund without a car?

    You can reach Leipzig from Dortmund by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

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US$28
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US$27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Leipzig was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$27

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dortmund to Leipzig will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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