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Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Leipzig’s main fine arts museum, known for Old Masters, modern works, and the Leipzig School. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 34 buses that leave Berlin Brandenburg Airport for Leipzig on Sat, Jun 06, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h55 | 9:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h40 | 9:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 9:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h10 | 11:10 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h00 | 2:20 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h40 | 2:20 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h10 | 4:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h50 | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h35 | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 5:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h10 | 8:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h40 | 8:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 8:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h30 | 10:40 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h45 | 10:40 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h55 | 11:35 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h05 | 11:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h35 | 11:35 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h10 | 11:30 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 11:35 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h55 | 12:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h35 | 12:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h00 | 1:15 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h10 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 12:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h45 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2h35 | 1:15 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h20 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 2h10 | 1:15 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2h05 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s main fine arts museum, known for Old Masters, modern works, and the Leipzig School. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Compact museum opposite St. Thomas Church, dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach’s life, music, and Leipzig years.
Modern history museum focused on life in East Germany, reunification, and contemporary German democracy. Centrally located and easy to visit.
Historic market square in the old town, surrounded by major civic buildings. A natural starting point for exploring central Leipzig.
Large central square framed by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings. One of Leipzig’s most important urban spaces.
Elegant arcade known for historic shopping architecture and classic Leipzig passage culture. Very popular for photos and short walks.
A classic Leipzig vegetable dish of young peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, often enriched with crayfish tails. It is the city’s best-known traditional specialty.
A famous Leipzig pastry made with shortcrust dough and a sweet filling of almonds, nuts and jam. It replaced the historic bird dish and is now a local symbol.
A traditional top-fermented sour wheat beer associated with Leipzig and nearby Goslar. It is lightly salty and coriander-spiced, making it one of the region’s most distinctive drinks.
Upscale restaurant in the Gewandhaus known for refined modern cuisine and polished service. A strong fine-dining choice in Leipzig.
Historic vaulted restaurant in the Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon and German dishes and its connection to Goethe’s Faust. Traditional and atmospheric.
Well-known traditional restaurant beneath the New Town Hall, serving Saxon specialties, beer and hearty regional fare in a historic setting.
Generally cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt. Dining and transit are reasonable, but central hotels can cost more during fairs and events.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small tips are optional in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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