How to travel from Graz to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Graz to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Graz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €636.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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€636

Average price

€133

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€68

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Cheapest

€150

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4h 40m

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Fastest

2h 40m

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9h 44m

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9h 14m

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30m

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11h 39m

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11h 9m

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30m

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6h 42m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Air Dolomiti

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €68.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Leipzig costing on average €133.

A bus is €568 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Leipzig costing on average €636.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

Bus takes on average 11h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Graz and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Graz to Leipzig among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 2m sooner (2h 40m by flight vs 6h 42m by car). Tickets start at around €636 compared to roughly €150 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Graz to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM10h15
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    6:40 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    €421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM10h15
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    6:40 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    €421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH156+Air DolomitiLH5649
    2:35 PM3h25
    Graz Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    €3431One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 554 · EC 114 · ICE 500
    11:52 AM10h12
    Graz Don Bosco
    10:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €901One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · ICE 1002
    10:52 AM9h39
    Graz Don Bosco
    8:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €1011One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 554 · EC 114 · ICE 1502
    11:52 AM9h50
    Graz Don Bosco
    9:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €1011One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM14h10
    Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark)
    10:55 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    €621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM13h30
    Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark)
    2:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    €621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 PM13h40
    Graz, Girardigasse (FlixBus Haltestelle)
    2:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    €621One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1942+Deutsche Bahn21924 · ICE 697+Air DolomitiLH9493
    9:50 AM10h52
    Graz Airport
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €2431One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1942+Deutsche Bahn21916 · ICE 605+Air DolomitiLH9493
    9:50 AM9h56
    Graz Airport
    7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €2481One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH186+Deutsche Bahn21924 · ICE 697+Air DolomitiLH6925
    10:25 AM10h17
    Graz Airport
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    €2511One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Graz 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 Graz to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Graz and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €68.

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

A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Leipzig costing on average €133.

A bus is €568 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Leipzig costing on average €636.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

Bus takes on average 11h 39m.

The distance from Graz to Leipzig is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from Graz to Leipzig is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz 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 Graz to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Graz Don Bosco and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Graz to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Graz to Leipzig:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Graz to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Prague, Paris, Vienna, Przemyśl. 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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