4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $600.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $600 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Leipzig:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average $148.
A bus is $510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 9h 2m versus 8h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Leipzig
How to get from Copenhagen to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM13h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro3:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM13h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro3:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH833+
LH1526:20 AM3h25Copenhagen Airport9:45 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5561One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ECE 395 · RJ 179 · ICE 1605 · S512:22 PM9h05Copenhagen Central Station9:27 PMLeipzig Hbf$1191One-way3 transfers
- ECE 393 · RJ 177 · ICE 1601 · S58:22 AM9h05Copenhagen Central Station5:27 PMLeipzig Hbf$1261One-way3 transfers
- RJ 385 · ICE 1603 · S510:22 AM9h05Copenhagen Central Station7:27 PMLeipzig Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM15h10København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro10:55 PMLeipzig, Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h15København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM13h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
D83302+18531 · IC 604083:45 PM6h36Copenhagen Airport10:21 PMLeipzig Hbf$991One-way2 transfers- 18517 · ICE 1205+
52628:45 AM6h28Copenhagen Airport3:13 PMLeipzig Hbf$1001One-way2 transfers - 21876 · ICE 691+52628:45 AM5h57Copenhagen Airport2:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$1021One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Leipzig.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Leipzig:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average $148.
A bus is $510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
Travelling from Copenhagen to Leipzig: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
