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What is the best way to travel from Leipzig to Hamburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool, Trains and Flights to Hamburg from Leipzig. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 5m
£14
£22
11
Train
3h 45m
£18
£21
112
Car
3h 50m
£20
£26
3
Flight
3h 5m
£119
£234
19

What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Leipzig?

You can reach Hamburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £25
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £25
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £14
Saturday
from £18

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    15:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    22:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Sunexpress
    23h 5m
    0
    13:40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    12:45
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £119
  • Lufthansa
    4h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £177
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 20m
    0
    10:50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £216

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    21:10
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    04:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £175
  • Lufthansa
    5h 55m
    0
    14:10
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    20:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £203
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £213

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:30
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    20:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    14:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    22:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    11:20
    Leipzig
    15:40
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    13:40
    Leipzig
    17:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Leipzig
    15:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    16:20
    Leipzig
    20:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Leipzig
    19:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    24h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:50
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £131
  • Sunexpress
    22h 10m
    0
    13:40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:50
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £131
  • Lufthansa
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £181

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Leipzig
    14:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leipzig
    18:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 57m
    0
    21:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    01:13
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 45m
    0
    21:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 25m
    0
    21:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    01:41
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £21
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 20m
    0
    17:10
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    08:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £130
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 10m
    0
    11:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £281
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 35m
    0
    18:55
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £318

What are the fastest trips from Leipzig to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg from Leipzig in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 3h 5m
Monday
from 3h 35m
Tuesday
from 7h 10m
Wednesday
from 3h 50m
Thursday
from 3h 35m
Friday
from 3h 50m
Saturday
from 3h 5m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £229
  • Lufthansa
    4h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £177
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 20m
    0
    10:50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £216
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    19:30
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    15:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    22:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £175
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 35m
    0
    18:55
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £223
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £213
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 5m
    0
    21:10
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    04:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    14:00
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    21:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    12:40
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    20:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    12:30
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    20:20
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    13:40
    Leipzig
    17:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    11:20
    Leipzig
    15:40
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:35
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £181
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    4h 20m
    0
    10:50
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    15:10
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £182
  • Skyscanner
    13h 30m
    0
    19:25
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    08:55
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £403
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Leipzig
    15:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    16:20
    Leipzig
    20:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Leipzig
    19:30
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leipzig
    18:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Leipzig
    14:10
    Hamburg
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    09:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £352
  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    17:05
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £353
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 35m
    0
    18:55
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    22:30
    Hamburg Airport
    Hamburg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £318
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 45m
    0
    21:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 57m
    0
    21:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    01:13
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 8m
    0
    19:16
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    23:24
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    05:05
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    12:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    14:30
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leipzig to Hamburg

What are the most popular stations in Leipzig and Hamburg?

In Leipzig, you will usually depart from Central Station, Trade Fair Train Station or Miltitzer Allee Train Station, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Station, Dammtor Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hamburg from Leipzig? With 7 connections between 3 Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leipzig and Hamburg, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Hamburg in just 3h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leipzig and Hamburg are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Leipzig and Hamburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Markkleeberg or to Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport, and landing at Hamburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The most popular companies between Leipzig and Hamburg, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, Sunexpress and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Leipzig to Hamburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leipzig to Hamburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Leipzig to Hamburg

How can I reach Hamburg from Leipzig?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Hamburg from Leipzig.

How far is Hamburg from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig and Hamburg is 294.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leipzig and Hamburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leipzig to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Hamburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hamburg in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

More routes to Leipzig and to Hamburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leipzig and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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