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 €30 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.

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 - €290.

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, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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 35m.

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 am Main which takes 5h 35m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Maastricht station.

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 35m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Aachen to Leipzig bus arrive?

Aachen to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aachen to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leipzig is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Aachen to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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

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

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 am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
5h 35m
€74–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leipzig central train station1304
10h 16m
€34–69
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
10h 42m
€65–279
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leipzig525.9 km
5h 8m
€74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
8h 18m
€71–216
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
5h 55m
€167–343
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4h 7m
€127–287
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
5h 37m
€99–362
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 29m
€85–356
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 54m
€92–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
5h 29m
€194–416

Aachen to Leipzig by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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