What is the cheapest way to get from France to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from France to Leipzig is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from France to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct train between France and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from France to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Paris Est and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from France to Leipzig?

The distance between France and Leipzig is 528 km. The road distance is 946.3 km.

How do I travel from France to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from France to Leipzig without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 11m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from France to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Leipzig train from?

France to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Leipzig?

The best way to get from France to Leipzig is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 11m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €370 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the France to Leipzig train arrive?

France to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Leipzig is 946 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from France to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Leipzig.

France to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from France to Leipzig by train, plane, 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, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 42m
€122–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
15h 31m
€68–123
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 11m
€195–443
Drive 946.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Leipzigcar 946.3 km
8h 22m
€145–209
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane CDG - LEJ
6h 25m
€154–369
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
6h 48m
€158–373
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 59m
€179–478
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 27m
€90–270
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane NCE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 34m
€80–290
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 29m
€104–289
Train
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82
8h 46m
€182–417

France to Leipzig by subway and train

7Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528.1 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between France and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Leipzig Hbf via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 14h 20m.

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