There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Leipzig by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ATH - LEJ
7h 18m€130–566Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ATH - BER
- Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 46m€87–297Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Nurembergbus
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
29h 39mTrain, bus via Budapest
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
31h 44m€196–352Drive 2,146.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Leipzigcar 2,146.3 km
22h 47m€400–578Fly to Dresden Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ATH - DRS
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 56m€169–396Bus via Kumanovo
- Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Leipzigbus
34h 19m€138–146Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
37h 45m€110–125
Athens to Leipzig by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Leipzig is to bus which costs €110 - €130 and takes 37h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Leipzig via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.
The distance between Athens and Leipzig is 1809 km. The road distance is 2146.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Leipzig without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Athens to Leipzig, including transfers.
Athens to Leipzig bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumanovo, which costs €135 - €150 and takes 34h 19m.
Athens to Leipzig bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.
Leipzig is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 12:12 PM in Athens and 11:12 AM in Leipzig.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Leipzig, Germany?
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Leipzig via Kumanovo in around 34h 19m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–750
Flights from Athens International Airport to Dresden Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–380
Flights from Athens International Airport to Dresden Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–380
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +383 44 162 498
- info@barilevaturist.com
- Website
- Barileva Turist
Bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Barileva Turist
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Leipzig is 2146 km. It takes approximately 22h 47m to drive from Athens to Leipzig.
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