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 $32. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $260.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Flight

$121

Average price

$50

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Cheapest

$705

Average price

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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30m

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9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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5h 9m

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2h 9m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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from Amsterdam to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 625 · ICE 838 · ICE 506
08:31AM7h33
Amsterdam Centraal
04:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$1381One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 625 · ICE 838 · ICE 506
08:31AM7h33
Amsterdam Centraal
04:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$1381One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH993+Lufthansa CitylineLH160
02:45PM3h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$8151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 143 · IC 2441
08:00AM7h17
Amsterdam Centraal
03:17PMLeipzig Hbf
$1661One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 598
08:31AM8h38
Amsterdam Centraal
05:09PMLeipzig Hbf
$1661One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 · ICE 598
08:56AM8h13
Amsterdam Zuid
05:09PMLeipzig Hbf
$1811One-way
3 transfers
British AirwaysBA449 · BA976+Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 691
07:00AM7h42
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
02:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$4271One-way
3 transfers
British AirwaysBA431 · BA982+Deutsche BahnIC 2174 · ICE 695
10:05AM8h37
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$4271One-way
3 transfers
British AirwaysBA433 · BA984+Deutsche BahnIC 2172 · ICE 697
11:30AM9h12
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
08:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$4201One-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 $32 (€26).

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

A bus is $6 (€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 $228 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Leipzig costing on average $260 (€212).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 7m.

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 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 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 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.
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, 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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