The cheapest trains from Vienna to Leipzig
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Leipzig will cost around $ 142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 56.
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The fastest trains from Vienna to Leipzig
Fastest Journey
6 h 55 m
Average
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
451 km
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
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Train Information to Leipzig from Vienna
 | Distance | 280 miles (451 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 40 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $51 (€41) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE |
Trains from Vienna to Leipzig cover the 280 miles (451 km) long route taking on average 8 h 40 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $51 (€41), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $47 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite.
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Vienna to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn
You can travel by train from Vienna to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $47 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Travel 280 miles (451 km) in comfort with Deutsche Bahn (DB) between Vienna and Leipzig. Check the DB train schedule for your trip from Vienna to Leipzig on Omio and then book DB tickets online quickly, easily and safely. For a Deutsche Bahn ticket between Vienna and Leipzig you can pay as low as $47 (€38).
Deutsche Bahn is the main provider of Germany’s train services and makes an average of 40, 000 train journeys domestically and internationally every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn includes its wide range of ticket types, savings offers such as the Super Saver fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.
DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, bathrooms are standard amenities, but other services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
When you buy your Deutsche Bahn train tickets from Vienna to Leipzig don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel by train between Vienna, Austria and Leipzig, Germany is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Leipzig from Vienna restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Leipzig, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/25/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Vienna and Leipzig closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return train to Vienna, Austria from Leipzig is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Vienna from Leipzig restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Leipzig?
Conditions of reentry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 9/22/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Vienna from Leipzig closer to your date of departure here here.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Wien Westbahnhof, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Vienna.
The most popular arrival train station, Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center of Leipzig.
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