What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Leipzig is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Scotland to Leipzig?

The distance between Scotland and Leipzig is 1170 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 15h 44m and costs €180 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Scotland to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leipzig bus from?

Scotland to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Leipzig train from?

Scotland to Leipzig train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Scotland to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €180 - €750 and takes 15h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 33h 20m.

Where does the Scotland to Leipzig bus arrive?

Scotland to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 5:38 PM in Scotland and 6:38 PM in Leipzig.

Where does the Scotland to Leipzig train arrive?

Scotland to Leipzig train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Leipzig?

Book your Scotland to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Leipzig?

Book your Scotland to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Scotland to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Leipzig by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane EDI - LEJ
7h 19m
€138–332
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane EDI - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 43m
€72–264
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
15h 44m
€189–746
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leipzig central train stationbus 025 / ...
33h 20m
€94–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leipzigcar
16h 37m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GLA - LEJ
7h 8m
€153–277
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ABZ - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 5m
€95–307
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 36m
€133–346
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
5. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
20h 57m
€204–806
Bus via Bradford
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus
37h 37m
€110–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leipzigcar
17h 45m
€287–426

Scotland to Leipzig by train and foot

56Weekly Services

15h 44mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,170 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Scotland and Leipzig, Germany?

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Leipzig Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 15h 44m.

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