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 €24 - €65 and takes 10h.

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 €110 - €250.

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 - 58, Peterstraße via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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 €65 - €200.

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 €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Magdeburg, which costs and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Leipzig to Aachen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN 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 13m to drive from Leipzig to Aachen.

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

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

Book your Leipzig to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 50m
€65–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 264 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
10h
€24–62
Bus via Magdeburg
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
8h 7m
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Aachencar 525 km
5h 13m
€75–108
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 31m
€189–372
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
7h 39m
€56–190
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
4h 43m
€117–250
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 18m
€85–364
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 2m
€111–379
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 2m
€105–331
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 4m
€184–407

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, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Magdeburg central bus station and Magdeburg in around 8h 7m.

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