There are 6 ways to get from Vienna 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.
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
3h 54m€146–367Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strassebus
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
9h 8m€47–124Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
6h 32m€140–300Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationbus N66 / ...
7h 45m€50–80Drive 536.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Leipzigcar 536.8 km
5h 55m€90–130Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
- Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 37m€101–289
Vienna to Leipzig by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to bus and train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €140 - €370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Vienna and Leipzig is 520 km. The road distance is 536.8 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €140 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Vienna to Leipzig, including transfers.
Vienna to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Leipzig, Germany?
Austrian Airlines flies from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) once daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €140–300 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–370
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Vienna to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Leipzig is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Vienna to Leipzig.
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