How to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Krefeld to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krefeld to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 249 miles (402 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average $135 (€108).

A bus is $508 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average $560 (€449).

The fastest way to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

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

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from Krefeld to Leipzig

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

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flight

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

  • Lufthansa
    1:10 PM3h00
    Krefeld
    4:10 PMLeipzig
    $5611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lufthansa
    1:10 PM3h00
    Krefeld
    4:10 PMLeipzig
    $5611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    1:10 PM3h00
    Krefeld
    4:10 PMLeipzig
    $5611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lufthansa
    5:10 AM3h50
    Krefeld
    9:00 AMLeipzig
    $5821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa
    5:45 PM4h20
    Krefeld
    10:05 PMLeipzig
    $6631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Krefeld 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 Krefeld to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Krefeld and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average $135 (€108).

A bus is $508 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average $560 (€449).

The fastest way to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Krefeld to Leipzig is approximately 249 miles (402 km).
The average frequency per day from Krefeld to Leipzig is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Krefeld 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 Krefeld to Leipzig:
  • Buses mostly depart from Krefeld, Willy-Brandt-Platz (ZOB) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Krefeld Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Krefeld to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Stadtwerke Krefeld AG to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Krefeld to Leipzig:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Krefeld 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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