There are 8 ways to get from Austria to Leipzig by plane, train, bus, 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 6m€149–382Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
8h 52m€52–82Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
7h 37m€142–312Drive 536.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Leipzigcar 536.8 km
5h 55m€90–130Fly Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SZG - LEJ
6h 3m€186–618Fly 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 49m€97–299Fly 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 36m€109–375Bus, 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 55 / ...
10h 13m€52–147
Austria to Leipzig by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €390.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 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 train which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €320.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 7h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Austria and Leipzig, Germany?
Austrian Airlines flies from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) once daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €140–310 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–370
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–700
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–350
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–310
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- 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
- €21–35
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Austria to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf 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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