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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Leipzig Hbf Ostseite. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Leipzig?

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 30m.

How far is it from Vienna to Leipzig?

The distance between Vienna and Leipzig is 817 km. The road distance is 537 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €50 - €200.

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

The train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leipzig bus from?

Vienna to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Leipzig train from?

Vienna to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Vienna to Leipzig is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Vienna to Leipzig bus arrive?

Vienna to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Leipzig Hbf Ostseite station.

Where does the Vienna to Leipzig train arrive?

Vienna to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Leipzig is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Vienna to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Vienna to Leipzig - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce
6h 30m
€50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf OstseiteUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3657 / ...
7h 59m
€23–35
Drive 537 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Leipzig537 km
5h 53m
€88–127
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
4h 26m
€111–316
Train via Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig/Halle FlughafenIce
7h 1m
€124–140
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig central train stationN66 / ...
8h 47m
€32–72
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
6h 43m
€77–215

Vienna to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 816.9 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Leipzig, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €60–200 and the journey takes 6h 30m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf Ostseite twice a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 7h 59m.

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