How to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Leipzig

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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €237.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Flight

€125

Average price

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€695

Average price

7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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30m

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5h 7m

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2h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Amsterdam to Leipzig

How to get from Amsterdam to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM10h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM10h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH993+Lufthansa CitylineLH160
02:45PM3h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$7861One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:00AM9h49
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:49PMLeipzig Hbf
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:20AM10h29
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
06:49PMLeipzig Hbf
$671One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 145 · IC 2049
10:00AM7h17
Amsterdam Centraal
05:17PMLeipzig Hbf
$1401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM10h45
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
07:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM8h55
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
06:50AMLeipzig, Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM9h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:50AMLeipzig, Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers
SASSK552 · SK1677+Deutsche BahnIC 2174 · ICE 695
10:30AM8h12
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$4531One-way
3 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2303 · LH1940+Deutsche BahnIC 2174 · ICE 695
10:45AM7h57
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$4701One-way
3 transfers
SASSK552 · SK1677+Deutsche Bahn18525 · ICE 1709
10:30AM8h46
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:16PMLeipzig Hbf
$4681One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $21 (€16).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average $61 (€48).

A bus is $279 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average $300 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 13m.

Bus takes on average 9h 20m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Leipzig is approximately 326 miles (526 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Leipzig is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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 train, bus, 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, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Leipzig:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.
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