- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Major fine arts museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary artists, housed in a striking glass cube in the city center.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Leipzig will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 6 buses that leave Munich for Leipzig on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $347.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $545 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leipzig:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leipzig costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $498 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leipzig costing on average $545 (€439).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (4h 32m by bus vs 4h 52m by car) and save roughly $32 (€26) compared to fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $79 (€63)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Leipzig buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 9h25 | 9:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h30 | 9:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 6h55 | 5:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 6h30 | 5:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 5h50 | 5:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 5h25 | 5:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 5h20 | 6:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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.
Major fine arts museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary artists, housed in a striking glass cube in the city center.
Museum on German history since 1945, especially everyday life in East Germany and reunification, with strong permanent exhibitions in a central location.
Compact but excellent museum on Johann Sebastian Bach, located beside St. Thomas Church and featuring manuscripts, instruments, and interactive exhibits.
Historic market square framed by major civic buildings, lively year-round and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Elegant historic shopping arcade famous for architecture, atmosphere, and connections to Auerbachs Keller; highly photogenic and central.
Large central square surrounded by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings, showing Leipzig’s monumental urban character.
A classic Leipzig vegetable dish of peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, traditionally enriched with crayfish tails and butter. It is the city’s signature specialty.
A famous Leipzig pastry made from shortcrust with a sweet filling of almonds, nuts and jam. It replaced the historic bird dish and is now an iconic local sweet.
A traditional top-fermented sour wheat beer from the Leipzig region, known for its slightly salty, coriander-spiced taste. It is one of the area’s most distinctive drinks.
Traditional Leipzig restaurant and beer tavern serving Saxon specialties in a historic courtyard setting. A reliable choice for regional food and local atmosphere.
Well-known higher-end restaurant with panoramic city views, offering modern German and international cooking in an elegant setting.
Historic vaulted restaurant inside Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon dishes and its long association with Goethe. Atmospheric and very established.
Generally moderate by German standards: public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels during fairs and events can be pricier.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants by stating the total when paying.
Official public transport app
Leipzig Merkurpromenade Messe -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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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