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Busbud recommends taking the train from Gelsenkirchen to LeipzigAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 5 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $54 to $120 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-07-05.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Leipzig, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
What's the cheapest way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $102 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Leipzig, choose the train, as it will take you from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig in about 5h 56m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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