The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dortmund to Leipzig
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
9
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dortmund to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Leipzig will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 9 buses that leave Dortmund for Leipzig every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 341 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dortmund to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £378.
Distance: 341 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price | £399 Average Price |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Leipzig bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Leipzig coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 13:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h50 | 18:50 Leipzig, Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h10 | 03:55 Leipzig, Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
FlixBus | 01:05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h10 | 06:15 Leipzig, Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h10 | 17:20 Leipzig, Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Leipzig
Buses from Dortmund to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 341 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 341 km |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Dortmund to LeipzigYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Leipzig with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dortmund to Leipzig coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Leipzig by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dortmund, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dortmund and Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf. When arriving in Leipzig, you can end your trip in coach stations like Leipzig and Leipzig, Hbf.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dortmund, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leipzig, located 0.1 miles (146 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Leipzig
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
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