- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Leipzig’s main fine arts museum, known for Old Masters, modern art, and major works linked to the Leipzig School.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 39 trains that leave Prague Vaclav Havel Airport for Leipzig on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
R 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · IC 2248
Os 19763 · Os 9805 · rj 478 · IC 2044
Os 9805 · rj 478 · IC 2044
EC 458
Os 25920 · Os 19923 · Os 8857 · EC 458
EC 458
EC 458
rj 176 · IC 2444
rj 178 · IC 2440
rj 382 · IC 2442Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 4h 14m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Os 19747 · Os 25907 · Os 8825 · rj 382 | On time 8:03 AM Středokluky, nádraží | 6h28 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 178 · IC 2440 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 178 · IC 2440 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Os 25907 · Os 8825 · rj 382 · IC 2442 | On time 8:31 AM Hostivice, nádraží | 6h00 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 28005 · S 31730 · ICE 1568 | On time 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 28005 · S1 · ICE 1568 | On time 8:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 19749 · Os 25911 · Os 8833 · rj 176 | On time 10:01 AM Středokluky, nádraží | 6h30 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
rj 382 · IC 2442 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 382 · IC 2442 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Os 25911 · Os 8833 · rj 176 · IC 2444 | On time 10:31 AM Hostivice, nádraží | 6h00 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 690 · Os 28007 · S1 · ICE 756 | On time 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 3:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 690 · Os 28007 · S 31738 · ICE 756 | On time 10:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 3:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 9861 · Os 6910 · rj 174 · IC 2446 | On time 10:50 AM Hostivice, nádraží | 7h41 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 9785 · Os 8839 · rj 386 · R 16530 | 11:47 AM Středokluky, nádraží | 9h03 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 9785 · Os 8839 · R 610 · rj 174 | On time 11:47 AM Středokluky, nádraží | 6h44 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
Os 9785 · Os 8839 · R 610 · rj 174 | On time 12:03 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 6h28 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
rj 176 · IC 2444 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 176 · IC 2444 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h00 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 688 · Os 28009 · S1 · ICE 2594 | On time 12:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 5:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 688 · Os 28009 · S 31746 · ICE 2594 | On time 12:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 5:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 610 · rj 174 · IC 2446 | On time 1:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h00 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Os 9786 · Os 309878 · R 684 · rj 386 | 2:11 PM Středokluky, nádraží | 6h39 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
Os 25917 · Os 8849 · rj 386 · R 16530 | 2:31 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 6h19 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 25916 · Os 19919 · Os 8849 · rj 386 | 2:34 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 6h16 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 684 · Os 28011 · S1 · ICE 1552 | On time 2:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 7:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 684 · Os 28011 · S 31754 · ICE 1552 | On time 2:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h33 | 7:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 19757 · Os 25921 · Os 8857 · EC 458 | On time 4:03 PM Středokluky, nádraží | 6h21 | 10:24 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 386 · 16530 | On time 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h19 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Os 25921 · Os 8857 · EC 458 | On time 4:31 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 5h53 | 10:24 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
rj 386 · R 16530 | 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h19 | 8:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Os 25920 · Os 19923 · Os 8857 · EC 458 | Delayed 4:34 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 5h44 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMLeipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 25920 · Os 19923 · Os 8857 · EC 458 | On time 4:34 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 5h50 | 10:24 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 680 · Os 28013 · S 31762 · R 16532 | 4:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h03 | 9:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · 16532 | 4:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h03 | 9:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 458 | Delayed 6:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h47 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMLeipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 458 | Delayed 6:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h47 | 8:24 PM 8:24 PMLeipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 676 · Os 28015 · S 31770 · R 16536 | 6:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h03 | 11:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 16536 | 6:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h03 | 11:50 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 19763 · Os 9805 · rj 478 · R 16502 | 7:04 PM Středokluky, nádraží | 11h46 | 6:50 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Os 9805 · rj 478 · R 16502 | 11:36 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 7h14 | 6:50 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 16:44. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 6:31 AM |
Last train 4:44 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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 art, and major works linked to the Leipzig School.
Immersive exhibition space in a former gas holder, famous for giant panoramic installations that are popular with visitors and photographers.
Compact museum opposite St. Thomas Church dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach, with manuscripts, instruments, and interactive exhibits.
Central market square surrounded by historic architecture and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Popular riverside park for walking, cycling, and summer gatherings; one of the city’s best-loved green spaces.
Large urban square framed by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings; especially striking at night.
A classic Leipzig vegetable medley, traditionally made with young peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, sometimes enriched with crayfish tails. It is the city’s signature dish.
A famous Leipzig pastry filled with marzipan, nuts and jam. It was created as a sweet replacement for the historic bird dish and is now a local specialty.
Small pan-fried potato and quark cakes, often served with sugar, apple sauce or cinnamon. They are a beloved Saxon comfort food found around Leipzig.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant with modern cuisine and panoramic city views. One of Leipzig’s best-known upscale dining addresses.
Historic vaulted restaurant in the Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon dishes and its connection to Goethe. A top choice for traditional Leipzig dining.
Established cellar-style restaurant known for hearty Saxon cooking, regional beers and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Moderate by German standards. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while hotels rise during fairs and events.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service, usually by telling the server the total you want to pay.
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Leipzig Hbf, Leipzig -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Leipzig trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Use this guide to compare Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Weinstock, Auerbachs Keller
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, Leipzig Marriott Hotel, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig-Connewitz is 4 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Connewitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: TD Imbiss, Bistro Cleopatra, Bistro mit Internet, Calla Pizza
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Connewitz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Connewitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Connewitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Connewitz.
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