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There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Leipzig by plane, train, bus or car

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Fly to Leipzig

  1. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Leipzig (LEJ)

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Fly to Prague, bus, train

  1. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Prague (PRG)
  2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central station
  3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof

Fly to Dresden, train

  1. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Dresden (DRS)
  2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof

Fly to Berlin Brandenburg, train

  1. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
  2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf

Fly to Frankfurt, train

  1. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Train via Barcelona

  1. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
  2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbf
  4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf

Train

  1. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Avignon Tgv
  2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Madrid to Paris
  2. Take the bus from Paris to Leipzig central train station

Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Zurich
  2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbf

Drive

  1. Drive from Madrid to Leipzig

Madrid to Leipzig by train

The train journey time between Madrid and Leipzig is around 19h 32m and covers a distance of around 2353 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h. Operated by Renfe AVE, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros and others, the Madrid to Leipzig train service departs from Estación de Atocha and arrives in Leipzig Hbf. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

7 Weekly Trains
19h 32m Average Duration
€226 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to fly and bus and train which costs €70 - €250 and takes 10h 30m.

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The quickest way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to fly which costs €85 - €330 and takes 7h 36m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Estación de Atocha and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Barcelona Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.

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The distance between Madrid and Leipzig is 1732 km. The road distance is 2215.1 km.

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The best way to get from Madrid to Leipzig without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 19h 32m and costs €220 - €400.

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It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Madrid to Leipzig, including transfers.

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Madrid to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.

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Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Estación de Atocha station.

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The best way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €220 - €400 and takes 19h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 31h 40m.

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Leipzig.
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  • Distance: 1731.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Leipzig, Germany?

Lufthansa, Iberia and five other airlines fly from Madrid to Leipzig hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Leipzig via Barcelona Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 32m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Munich
Ave. Duration
6h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Munich
Ave. Duration
5h 56m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €550
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Munich
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price
€130 - €450
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€85 - €480
Flights from Madrid to Prague
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €470
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Palma Mallorca
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€35 - €200
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €330
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Palma Mallorca
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
€45 - €330
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€45 - €330
Flights from Madrid to Prague
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Bologna
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Venice Treviso
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
€55 - €340
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €500
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €460
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €600
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €700
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €850
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €850
CSA
Website
csa.cz
Flights from Madrid to Prague
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €600
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€170 - €550
Air Europa
Website
aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€150 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €430
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Geneva
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €380
Train operators
Bahn DE
Phone
0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.de
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Schedules at
bahn.de
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €18
Schedules at
bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€27 - €40
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 19m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€60 - €85
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €70
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
7h 11m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€85 - €120
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Abellio
Phone
0800 223 5546
Website
abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€23 - €35
Website
Abellio
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Phone
0800 2235546
Website
abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€23 - €35
Website
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Czech Railways (ČD)
Phone
+420 221 111 122
Email
info@cd.cz
Website
cd.cz
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€8 - €17
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
€8 - €12
Business
€11 - €12
1st Class
€11 - €17
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 56m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€25 - €55
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
€25 - €40
Business
€36 - €37
1st Class
€35 - €55
Train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
10h 19m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€50 - €120
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
€50 - €80
Business
€76 - €77
1st Class
€75 - €120
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€40 - €80
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 56m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€120 - €210
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbf
Ave. Duration
8h 49m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€240 - €430
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Ouigo
Phone
+34 910 780 990
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€21 - €30
Website
https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Renfe Viajeros
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Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
Ave. Duration
3h 16m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
Ave. Duration
5h 1m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de Atocha to Avignon Tgv
Ave. Duration
7h 18m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€80 - €120
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
iryo
Phone
+34 910 150 000
Email
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website
iryo.eu
Train from Estación de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
Ave. Duration
2h 52m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €80
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
€30 - €80
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 42m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€95 - €160
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€95 - €130
1st Class
€120 - €160
Train from Avignon Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration
7h 11m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€140 - €240
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€140 - €200
1st Class
€180 - €240
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Prague to Dresden central station
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €19
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Madrid to Paris
Ave. Duration
16h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€90 - €130
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Leipzig central train station
Ave. Duration
14h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€75 - €110
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€7 - €10
Website
https://regiojet.com/
Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Bus from Prague Florenc to Dresden
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€7 - €9
Schedules at
citylines.eu

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There is no direct flight from Madrid Airport to Leipzig Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.

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Madrid to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

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Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Leipzig is 2215 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Madrid to Leipzig.

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Iberia and Lufthansa offer flights from Madrid Airport to Leipzig Airport.

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The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.

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