Cheapest€19.43
- BlaBlaCar BB480714:415h 13m19:54Dortmund ZOBLeipzig Hauptbahnhof Ostseite
Door to door 5h 57mCO2 10.6 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Dortmund to Leipzig costs €19.43 at the cheapest and takes 3h 26m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 11 operators. The route covers 392 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 392 km
- Fastest
- 3h 26m
- Average
- 4h 51m
- Services per day
- 44
- Cheapest
- €19.43
- CO2 per passenger
- 11.9 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 3h 26m | 2h 42m | 44m | €49.29 | 12.9 kg | 24 |
| Coach | 5h 53m | 5h 9m | 44m | €21.63 | 10.6 kg | 20 |
- 3h 26mFastest, by Train
- €21.63Cheapest, by Coach
- 10.6 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 392 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€47.64
- European Sleeper ES527210:432h 42m13:25Dortmund HauptbahnhofLeipzig Hauptbahnhof
Door to door 3h 26mCO2 12.9 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
No live timetable for this trip yet.
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Dortmund to Leipzig | ThuSep 10 | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €49.13 | €38.68 | €43.08 | €30.98 | €27.13 | €26.58 | €29.88 | €28.78 | €26.58 | €27.13 | €25.48 | €22.73 | €21.63 | €23.28 |
| Train | €124.09 | €94.94 | €96.04 | €72.94 | €62.49 | €61.39 | €65.24 | €67.44 | €61.94 | €63.04 | €59.74 | €53.14 | €49.29 | €52.59 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €19.43
Arriving in September changes what you want from a room in Leipzig. It is not a thing we sell, so here is who does.
Rooms within reach of Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Hotels and apartments near downtown, most of them with free cancellation, on a map that shows what is walkable.
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When to book Dortmund to Leipzig
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €18.3390 days
- €17.2360 days
- €19.4345 days
- €18.8830 days
- €20.5321 days
- €23.2814 days
- €29.887 days
- €43.083 days
- €49.131 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €17.23.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 185 percent. The most expensive point is €49.13, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €25.48Sun
- €22.73Mon
- €21.63Tue
- €23.28Wed
- €28.78Thu
- €26.58Fri
- €27.13Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €26.58Sep
- €19.98Oct
- €18.88Nov
- €18.33Dec
- €17.78Jan
- €15.58Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 392 km against 341 km in a straight line, a detour of 15 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Dortmund at 06:08 and the last at 18:42, across 24 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Dortmund
Rail
- Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
- Dortmund Hbf
- Dortmund-Asseln
Bus
- Dortmund ZOB
- DO-Lütgendortmund
Air
- DTM
Leipzig
Rail
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Leipzig Hbf
- Leipzig Bayer Bf
Bus
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof Ostseite
- Lindenau, Bushof
Ferry
- Pier 1
- Kanupark
Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlaBlaCar | €19.43 | 5h 53m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 bodo Verkehrsverbund | €19.98 | 5h 53m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 DB Fernverkehr | €45.99 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 European Sleeper | €46.54 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Sleeper berths, Wi-Fi |
 FlixBus | €19.98 | 5h 53m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| FlixTrain | €42.69 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Nmbs/sncb | €43.79 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 NVBW | €20.53 | 5h 53m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SBB | €50.94 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €45.44 | 3h 26m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 VPE | €19.98 | 5h 53m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
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What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €14.50 | 75% |
| Taxes | €1.45 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 8% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 10% |
| Total you pay | €19.43 | 100% |
The bus gets in hours before any room is ready. Holding a bag is not what we sell.
Where to leave your bags in Leipzig
Stores, cafes and hotels that take luggage, with the hours on the map so you know what is still open when you come back.
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Questions about Dortmund to Leipzig
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The fastest journey from Dortmund to Leipzig takes 3h 26m door to door, of which 2h 42m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 4h 51m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The cheapest fare from Dortmund to Leipzig is €19.43, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €55.18. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The cheapest way from Dortmund to Leipzig is by Coach, at €21.63 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 5h 53m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The fastest way from Dortmund to Leipzig is by Train, at 3h 26m door to door. Only 2h 42m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €49.29.
When should I book Dortmund to Leipzig?
Fares from Dortmund to Leipzig bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €17.23. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 185 percent, measured on September 29, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Dortmund to Leipzig?
Tuesday is the cheapest day to depart from Dortmund to Leipzig, at €21.63. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 29, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Dortmund to Leipzig?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Dortmund to Leipzig, at €15.58 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Dortmund to Leipzig?
11 operators sell services from Dortmund to Leipzig across 2 modes: BlaBlaCar, bodo Verkehrsverbund, DB Fernverkehr, European Sleeper, FlixBus, FlixTrain. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Dortmund to Leipzig?
Every service we sell from Dortmund to Leipzig is direct, with around 44 departures a day and a fastest journey of 3h 26m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Dortmund to Leipzig produce?
Traveling from Dortmund to Leipzig by Coach produces about 10.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 12.9 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Dortmund to Leipzig use?
Services from Dortmund to Leipzig by Train leave from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Dortmund to Leipzig?
11 of the 11 operators we sell from Dortmund to Leipzig allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Dortmund to Leipzig on September 9, 2026: 392 km of route against 341 km in a straight line, 44 services a day, 11 operators, a cheapest fare of €19.43, and 3h 26m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
Our job ends at the platform. What fills the days in Leipzig afterward does not belong to us.
What to book in Leipzig before you go
Timed entry, guided walks and half-day trips out of Leipzig, with free cancellation on most of it.
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