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 €40 - €75 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Aachen is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €110.

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 2m.

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(Main)Sued, Frankfurt and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Aachen?

The distance between Leipzig and Aachen is 712 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 bus via Magdeburg which takes 8h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Aachen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Aachen is to bus via Magdeburg which takes 8h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €120 - €230 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 ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Sued 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 bus, train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Magdeburg
best
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus 167 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
8h 2m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
10h 11m
€41–73
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
8h 7m
€123–230
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Aachencar 525 km
5h 13m
€75–107
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 Hbftrain
7h 40m
€182–373
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
10h 14m
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 Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 42m
€125–407
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 46m
€160–473
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
6h
€109–303
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 12m
€119–344
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€208–487

Leipzig to Aachen by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 712.5 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Magdeburg central bus station and Magdeburg in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Aachen Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Sued, Frankfurt, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 7m.

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