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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Lofer is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Lofer is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Lofer?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Lofer. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Makartplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Lofer?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Lofer. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bad Reichenhall-Kirchberg via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf and Freilassing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Lofer?

The distance between Leipzig and Lofer is 679 km. The road distance is 554.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Lofer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Leipzig to Lofer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Lofer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Lofer train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Lofer?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Lofer is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €460 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Leipzig to Lofer bus arrive?

Leipzig to Lofer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Leipzig to Lofer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Lofer?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Lofer is 555 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Leipzig to Lofer.

Where can I stay near Lofer?

There are 3375+ hotels available in Lofer.

Leipzig to Lofer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Lofer by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus 260
6h 56m
€116–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Salzburg Southbus N86
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Makartplatz to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus 260
10h 26m
€57–92
Drive 554.6 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Lofercar 554.6 km
5h 4m
€92–132
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
6h 50m
€179–319
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Freilassingtrain 62 / ...
7h 3m
€118–453
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Landshuttrain Re2
3. Take the train from Landshut to Mühldorftrain
4. Take the train from Mühldorf to Freilassingtrain
11h 6m
€482–1,397
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
6h 23m
€125–398
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus
7h 52m
€220–613
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassingtrain
7h 57m
€169–458

Leipzig to Lofer by train and bus

108Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Lofer, Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, and Salzburg Makartplatz in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Freilassing, Bad Reichenhall-Kirchberg, and Bad Reichenhall Kirchberg/Luitpoldbrücke in around 7h 3m.

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