How to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig

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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 €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 €52, while a flight costs an average of €306.

Distance: 299 miles (482 km)

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Driving

€101

Average price

€52

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Cheapest

€306

Average price

€155

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 24m

Average total duration

9h 54m

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30m

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12h 3m

Average total duration

11h 33m

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3h 0m

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1h 0m

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2h 0m

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8h 2m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Sas Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €52.

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

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average €101.

A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average €306.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 12h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Leipzig among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM14h45
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM14h45
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH833+Air DolomitiLH152
    6:20 AM3h30
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    5321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 397 · S1 · ICE 609
    2:22 PM9h25
    Copenhagen Central Station
    11:47 PMLeipzig Hbf
    1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · S1
    9:45 AM10h57
    Copenhagen Central Station
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    1771One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 13465 · S3 · ICE 2595
    10:22 AM8h20
    Copenhagen Central Station
    6:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    2051One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM13h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM12h20
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    1:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM15h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83300+Deutsche Bahn21916 · ICE 605
    1:40 PM6h06
    Copenhagen Airport
    7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf
    2171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83300+Deutsche Bahn21924 · ICE 2597
    1:40 PM7h02
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    2171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83300+Deutsche Bahn21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433
    1:40 PM6h35
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:15 PMLeipzig Hbf
    2271One-way
    3 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €52.

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

A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average €101.

A bus is €254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Leipzig costing on average €306.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 12h 3m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Leipzig is approximately 299 miles (482 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Leipzig is:
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Leipzig:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with Sas Airways to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen 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.
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.
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