There are 6 ways to get from Prague to Leipzig by bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3h 24m€33–106Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Prague to Leipzig250.1 km
3h 26m€13Train via Dresden
- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3h 38m€44–160Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Prague to Leipzigcar 250.2 km
2h 25m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
3h 45m€21–35Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
3h 47m€65–120
Prague to Leipzig by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Leipzig is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Prague and Leipzig is 262 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Prague to Leipzig, including transfers.
Prague to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Leipzig train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Leipzig is to train via Dresden which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Leipzig, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
- Website
- leoexpress.com
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- leoexpress.com
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- leoexpress.com
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Prague to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Prague to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Prague to Leipzig train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Leipzig is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Prague to Leipzig.
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Book your Prague to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Prague and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.