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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to France is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to France is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €130 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to France. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and France?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to France. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Cité via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Leipzig to France?

The distance between Leipzig and France is 1032 km. The road distance is 947.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to France without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Leipzig to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to France?

The best way to get from Leipzig to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Leipzig to France bus arrive?

Leipzig to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Leipzig to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to France is 947 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Leipzig to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Leipzig to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Leipzig to France by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
8h 53m
€176–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N780
15h 1m
€64–106
Drive 947.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Pariscar 947.1 km
8h 20m
€144–208
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LEJ - CDG
6h 15m
€160–344
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
11h 10m
€209–357
Bus via Châtelet
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Parisbus Kyiv-Paris
19h 29m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LEJ - NCE
6h 20m
€150–384
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEJ - LYS
6h 18m
€163–387
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€135–271
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
6h 11m
€97–237
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
6h 5m
€93–238
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 47m
€149–298

Leipzig to France by train and subway

7Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leipzig to France.

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Distance: 1,031.8 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Cité via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a week. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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