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Travel Information between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig

Distance182 miles (293 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$20 - $104
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 5 min
Fastest modeFlight • $104 (€94) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 182 miles (293 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM5h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
01:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM5h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
01:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH154
07:05AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:05AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$1301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 994
08:20AM2h56
Frankfurt South station
11:16AMLeipzig Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 994
08:09AM3h07
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
11:16AMLeipzig Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 798
12:09PM3h07
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
03:16PMLeipzig Hbf
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM5h35
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
01:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30AM4h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:10AMLeipzig, Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:05AM5h05
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
05:10AMLeipzig, Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH156
09:25AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:25AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$2021One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH158
12:15PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:15PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH164
10:00PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:00PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$3961One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig, 85,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.

FAQs

You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:

Taking a bus costs $84 (€76) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $104 (€94).

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.

The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 5 min of travel time.

Getting to Leipzig by train takes 2 h 56 min on average.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is approximately 182 miles (293 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 4 flights a day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:

  • Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and tend to arrive in Leipzig Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:

  • FlixBus can get you to Leipzig by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig for $20 (€18) on Omio.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or CityJet to go to Leipzig by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $104 (€94).
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can take you to Leipzig by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Leipzig with FlixBus.
  • You can find 4 direct flights per day to Leipzig with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or CityJet.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.

Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig? Many Omio customers who go from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Prague, Paris or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Prague, Paris or Dresden from Leipzig, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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