There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Leipzig by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
4h 11m€110–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
8h 52m€47–82Train via Dresden
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 37m€69–257Drive 536.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Leipzigcar 536.8 km
5h 55m€87–125Fly Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SZG - LEJ
6h 26m€167–352Fly Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
- Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 42m€103–354Fly Salzburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SZG - BER
- Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 32m€110–400Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj / ...
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
9h 45m€91–207Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
10h 14m€59–153
Austria to Leipzig by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Leipzig central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Wien Hbf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Austria and Leipzig is 521 km. The road distance is 536.8 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Austria to Leipzig, including transfers.
Austria to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Leipzig train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 52m, you could also train via Dresden, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Austria and Leipzig, Germany?
Austrian Airlines flies from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–600
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €210–950
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- *
- €55–85
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- *
- €55–85
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Austria to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Austria to Leipzig train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Leipzig is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Austria to Leipzig.
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