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 11m 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 36m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leipzig?

The distance between Aachen and Leipzig is 617 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 which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 which takes 5h 36m 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(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 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, 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
5h 36m
€72–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Leipzig central train station1304
10h 16m
€32–69
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
10h 43m
€65–279
Drive 525.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leipzig525.9 km
5h 8m
€75–108
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Roeblingen Am SeeRe
9h 48m
€109–184
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
6h 5m
€150–374
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 11m
€124–282
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
6h 5m
€123–423
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 Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
5h 51m
€192–421
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 Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
6h 32m
€76–303
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
7h 1m
€96–323

Aachen to Leipzig by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616.6 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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