There are 4 ways to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train, bus or car
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Train via Halle(Saale)Hbf
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Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 57 min.
The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Magdeburg and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 89 km. The road distance is 108.1 km.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €26 - €40.
The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €28 and takes 1h 40m.
Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 108 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Magdeburg to Leipzig Airport (LEJ).

- Distance: 88.6 km
- Duration: 1h 5m
What companies run services between Magdeburg, 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 4 hours. Tickets cost €7 - €10 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €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 Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

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 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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