- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Flights from Leipzig to Amsterdam depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $283 (€228) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 3h 10m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $283 (€228) |
Flights per day 12 |
Fastest flight 3h 10m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$344
Average price
$499
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Flights per day
36
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Leipzig to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Amsterdam will cost around $499 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $344.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
ICE 508 · 21897+
BA997 · BA428
ICE 600 · 21881+
BA997 · BA428
ICE 1204 · 18520+
BA997 · BA428
ICE 692 · 21891+
BA997 · BA428
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+
BA997
LH157 · LH1002
LH159 · LH988
OS284 · OS315
LH159 · LH992
ICE 692 · 21891+
LH1947 · LH2310Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Amsterdam 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 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$538 Average price | $125 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Amsterdam:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $125 (€100).
A bus is $487 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $538 (€433).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Amsterdam flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH157 · LH1002 | 6:40 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 3h20 | 10:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS286+ OS317 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 23h45 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS286+ OS313 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 16h05 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS286+ OS311 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 13h35 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS315 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 21h20 | 4:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS286+ OS319 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 26h45 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
LH159 · LH988 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 4h25 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH159 · LH992 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 7h55 | 2:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH159 · LH996 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 11h30 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ AF1735 · AF1140 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h28 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ SK1678 · SK553 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h23 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ SK1678 · SK549 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 15h23 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ AF1735 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h18 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ SK1678 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h13 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ SK1678 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 15h13 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ AF1735 · AF1140 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h24 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ SK1678 · SK549 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h19 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ SK1678 · SK553 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h19 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ AF1235 · AF1440 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h03 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ SK1678 · SK553 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h23 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ SK1678 · SK549 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h23 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
OS284 · OS315 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 6h30 | 4:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS284+ OS317 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 8h55 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS284+ OS311 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 22h45 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS284+ OS319 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 11h55 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS284+ OS313 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 25h15 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ LH1947 · LH2310 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h43 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ SK1680 · SK2551 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 21h28 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ BA997 · BA428 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h58 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ LH1947 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h14 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ BA997 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h29 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ SK1680 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h59 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ BA997 · BA428 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 19h50 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ LH1947 · LH2310 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h35 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ SK1680 · SK2551 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 20h20 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ SK1680 · SK2551 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 19h28 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ SK1680 · SK549 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 31h23 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ BA997 · BA428 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h58 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ SK1680 · SK2551 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h49 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ BA997 · BA428 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h19 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ SK1680 · SK549 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 30h44 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
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