There are 4 ways to get from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by 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.
Train via Leipzig Hbf
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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
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Drive from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train
The train journey time between Dresden and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is around 1h 30m and covers a distance of around 134 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, the Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train service departs from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arrives in Leipzig/Halle Flughafen. Typically 67 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Dresden and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 113 km. The road distance is 123.1 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 6m.
Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Dresden to Leipzig Airport (LEJ).
- Distance: 113.3 km
- Duration: 1h 30m
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train station hourly. Tickets cost €8 - €11 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Bahn DE
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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