There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Leipzig by plane, train, bus 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.
Cheapest
Fly to Dresden, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Dresden (DRS)
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Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER)
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Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Madrid to Frankfurt Main Station
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Leipzig
Madrid to Leipzig by train
The train journey time between Madrid and Leipzig is around 19h 30m and covers a distance of around 2349 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 46m. Operated by Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and others, the Madrid to Leipzig train service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Leipzig Hbf. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Face masks are mandatory
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Leipzig is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Leipzig is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Leipzig is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 34h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to fly which costs €100 - €330 and takes 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
The distance between Madrid and Leipzig is 1732 km. The road distance is 2215.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs €280 - €450.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Madrid to Leipzig, including transfers.
Madrid to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €450 and takes 19h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 34h 5m.
- Distance: 1731.7 km
- Duration: 7h 31m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Leipzig, Germany?
Lufthansa, Iberia and six other airlines fly from Madrid to Leipzig hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Leipzig via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Brussels, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €390
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Dresden via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €420
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €390
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €290
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €290
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Frankfurt Main Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140 - €210
- Website
- alsa.com
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There is no direct flight from Madrid Airport to Leipzig Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 35m and has one stopover.
Madrid to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite station.
Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Leipzig is 2215 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Madrid to Leipzig.
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and two other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Leipzig Airport.
Book your Madrid to Leipzig bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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