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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
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$124 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $723 Average price |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Amsterdam to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1253 · IC 2155 · ICE 6906:01 AM9h08Amsterdam Centraal3:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$1621One-way2 transfers
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ICE 1253 · IC 2155 · ICE 6906:01 AM9h08Amsterdam Centraal3:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$1621One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 141 · IC 24436:00 AM7h17Amsterdam Centraal1:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$2211One-way1 transfer
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ICE 1253 · ICE 15596:01 AM8h30Amsterdam Centraal2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1771One-way1 transfer
ICE 1253 · ICE 930 · ICE 5086:01 AM8h03Amsterdam Centraal2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$1771One-way2 transfers
ICE 143 · IC 24418:00 AM7h17Amsterdam Centraal3:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$2561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leipzig:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average $39 (€31).
A bus is $233 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average $266 (€212).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Intercity to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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