There are 4 ways to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 11m
Cheapest option
Bus • 2h 32m
2 alternative options
Train, bus • 3h 21m
Drive • 1h 4m
Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 116 117.
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The social distance requirement in Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ). However, there are services departing from Magdeburg-Eichenweiler and arriving at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Magdeburg (Land) and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 91 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ), including transfers.
Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €35 and takes 2h 32m.
Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Magdeburg (Land) to Leipzig Airport (LEJ).

- Distance: 91.3 km
- Duration: 2h 11m
What companies run services between Magdeburg (Land), Germany and Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26 - €40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Halle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7 - €10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Racic Eurobus also services this route 3 times a week.

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 Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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 Magdeburg-Neustadt to Delitzsch unt Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

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 Magdeburg central bus station to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359-887-208-506
- racic_bg@yahoo.com
- Website
- racicbg.com
Bus from Magdeburg Central Bus Station to Halle Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Racic Eurobus

- Phone
- 03435 90600
- kontakt@nordsachsen-mobil.de
- Website
- nordsachsen-mobil.de
Bus from Delitzsch, Unterer Bahnhof to Flughafen Leipzig/Halle, Zentralgebäude
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nordsachsen-mobil.de

- Phone
- 034202 309980
- info@auto-webel.de
- Website
- auto-webel.de
Bus from Delitzsch, Unterer Bahnhof to Flughafen Leipzig/Halle, Zentralgebäude
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Auto-Webel
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