- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Flights from Vienna to Leipzig depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €109 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:14, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €109 |
Flights per day 6 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 5:14 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€173
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€468
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 51 m
Flights on Sep 18
48
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Vienna to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Leipzig will cost around €468 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €173.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 48 flights from Vienna to Leipzig, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 451 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 4 h 16 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.
EW2755+
EW2004+
21922 · ICE 937
EW753 · EW8055+
21916 · ICE 605
EW2755+
EW2004+
21916 · ICE 605
EW753 · EW6+
21916 · ICE 605
EW2755+
EW2004+
21918 · ICE 1105
OS285
OS283
LH6431+
LH158
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LH152
OS227+
21884 · ICE 601Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €149.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€149 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Vienna to Leipzig:
A bus is €101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average €149.
A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average €330.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Leipzig flights for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH6397+ LH152 | 6:00 AM Vienna International Airport | 3h50 | 9:50 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH6321+ LH4078+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h36 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH6321+ LH1934+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH6321+ LH4078+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LO5004+ LO387+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 8h43 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LO5004+ LO387+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h16 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LO5004+ LO387+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 6:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 13h16 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS223+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 8h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS223+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 8h36 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS223+ 21870 · ICE 1009 · IC 2037 | 7:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 7h05 | 2:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4346 · DE4087+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 7:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 12h35 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DE4346 · DE4087+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 12h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4346 · DE4087+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 7:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 13h17 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EW2004+ 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | 8:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 11h50 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EW2004+ 21922 · ICE 937 · S5X | 8:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 12h32 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EW2004+ 21916 · ICE 605+ EW2755 | 8:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 11h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS283 | 8:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 1h10 | 9:40 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EW753 · EW8055+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 11h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW753 · EW6+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 11h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EW753 · EW8055+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 8:40 AM Vienna International Airport | 12h27 | 9:07 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH6409+ LH184+ 21886 · ICE 1101 | 8:50 AM Vienna International Airport | 7h25 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH6409+ LH184+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:50 AM Vienna International Airport | 10h56 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH6409+ LH184+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 8:50 AM Vienna International Airport | 12h07 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS225+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 9:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 6h36 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS225+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 9:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 6h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS225+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:10 AM Vienna International Airport | 10h36 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH6329+ LH4064+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 10h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH6329+ LH4064+ 21886 · ICE 1101 | 9:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 6h50 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH6329+ LH4064+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 9:25 AM Vienna International Airport | 11h32 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
SK1694 · SK1677+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:15 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h31 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4344 · DE4087+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:05 AM Vienna International Airport | 8h41 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4344 · DE4087+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:05 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h10 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DE4344 · DE4087+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 11:05 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h52 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS227+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 8h16 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS227+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 11:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 4h16 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS227+ 21922 · ICE 937 · S5X | 11:30 AM Vienna International Airport | 9h27 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS229+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 1:10 PM Vienna International Airport | 6h36 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS229+ 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | 1:10 PM Vienna International Airport | 7h05 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS229+ 21922 · ICE 937 · S5X | 1:10 PM Vienna International Airport | 7h47 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH6417+ LH192+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 1:20 PM Vienna International Airport | 6h55 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH6417+ LH192+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 1:20 PM Vienna International Airport | 7h47 | 9:07 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH6417+ LH192+ 21922 · ICE 937 | 1:20 PM Vienna International Airport | 7h37 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433+ OS231 | 3:00 PM Vienna International Airport | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21916 · ICE 605+ OS231 | 3:00 PM Vienna International Airport | 4h46 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21922 · ICE 937 · S5X+ OS231 | 3:00 PM Vienna International Airport | 5h57 | 8:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS233+ 21924 · ICE 697 · S2 | 4:35 PM Vienna International Airport | 4h32 | 9:07 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS285 | 5:40 PM Vienna International Airport | 1h10 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH6431+ LH158 | 7:25 PM Vienna International Airport | 3h50 | 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig/Halle Flughafen -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Leipzig by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Leipzig flights use the Vienna International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Leipzig airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Vienna International Airport is 7 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vienna International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig/Halle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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