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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Aachen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Aachen?

The distance between Leipzig and Aachen is 620 km. The road distance is 525 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Leipzig to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Aachen bus from?

Leipzig to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Aachen train from?

Leipzig to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Aachen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Leipzig to Aachen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Leipzig to Aachen train arrive?

Leipzig to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Aachen is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Leipzig to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Aachen?

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Leipzig to Aachen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Aachen by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
5h 50m
€71–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Maastricht1304
9h 28m
€32–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
12h 47m
€64–283
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Aachen525 km
5h 10m
€74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
7h 31m
€52–200
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
6h 17m
€169–342
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
4h 43m
€122–285
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
5h 48m
€101–358
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen West
5h 47m
€98–331
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
5h 16m
€88–361
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
6h 4m
€189–411

Leipzig to Aachen by train

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Distance: 620.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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