How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €89.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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€87

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€160

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3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

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30m

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4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

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30m

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3h 59m

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59m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnICE 590
10:15PM3h39
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:54AMLeipzig Hbf
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 590
10:15PM3h39
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:54AMLeipzig Hbf
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH156
09:00AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:00AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1659
09:19PM4h07
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:26AMLeipzig Hbf
$491One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 590
09:45PM4h09
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
01:54AMLeipzig Hbf
$491One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 1659
08:45PM4h41
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
01:26AMLeipzig Hbf
$671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30AM4h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:10AMLeipzig, Hbf
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:05AM5h05
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
05:10AMLeipzig, Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH158
12:20PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:20PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH164
10:05PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:05PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH160
05:10PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$4621One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig, 85,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $86 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig costing on average $112 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is approximately 182 miles (293 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Munich. 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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