How to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €45.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leipzig:

A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average €122.

A bus is €591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average €635.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 10h 23m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Leipzig is approximately 326 miles (526 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Leipzig is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Leipzig:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Cityjet, Swiss to go to Leipzig by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Leipzig by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Leipzig:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Prague, Paris, Vienna, Przemyśl. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.

To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.