What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leipzig is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Leipzig via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leipzig?

The distance between Aachen and Leipzig is 620 km. The road distance is 525.9 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Aachen to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leipzig bus from?

Aachen to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leipzig train from?

Aachen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Aachen to Leipzig bus arrive?

Aachen to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Leipzig train arrive?

Aachen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leipzig is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Aachen to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Leipzig?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Leipzig?

Book your Aachen to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Aachen to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aachen to Leipzig by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 43m
€72–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
10h 10m
€23–48
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg / ...
7h 22m
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leipzigcar 525.9 km
5h 11m
€73–106
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 55m
€177–343
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
8h 18m
€58–186
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 7m
€125–232
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 38m
€119–372
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 31m
€99–353
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 55m
€112–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 30m
€182–401

Aachen to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 620.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt and Frankfurt in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Leipzig via Magdeburg and Magdeburg in around 7h 22m.

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