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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Vienna is to bus via Stephansplatz which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Vienna?

The distance between Leipzig and Vienna is 520 km. The road distance is 537.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Leipzig to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Vienna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Vienna?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 40m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Leipzig to Vienna bus arrive?

Leipzig to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Leipzig to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Vienna is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Leipzig to Vienna.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Leipzig to Vienna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Vienna by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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

Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LEJ - VIE
4h 11m
€100–295
Bus via Stephansplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Hbf Ostseite to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3731 / ...
8h 9m
€27–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N66 / ...
7h 40m
€30–80
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels HbfRe / ...
4. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
8h 13m
€90–256
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50 / ...
2. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien HbfNj
10h 58m
€68–306
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BER - VIE
5h 17m
€74–254
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)PRG - VIE
7h 19m
€102–330
Drive 537.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Vienna537.4 km
5h 50m
€86–124

Leipzig to Vienna by bus

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Distance: 519.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) twice daily. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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