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 €25 - €65 and takes 10h.

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 €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leipzig?

The distance between Aachen and Leipzig is 621 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 am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 8h 11m.

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(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leipzig is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m 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)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
5h 38m
€57–181
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 264 / ...
10h
€25–63
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N367 / ...
8h 11m
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leipzigcar 525.9 km
5h 9m
€75–107
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 56m
€177–353
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
€68–216
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
€119–243
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 39m
€114–372
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 30m
€79–366
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 54m
€102–325
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
€186–412

Aachen to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 620.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Leipzig central train station via Magdeburg and Magdeburg central bus station in around 8h 11m.

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