How to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $283.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Driving

$124

Average price

$51

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Cheapest

$537

Average price

$147

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

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30m

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8h 32m

Average total duration

8h 2m

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30m

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5h 26m

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2h 26m

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3h 0m

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7h 11m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $124 (€100).

A bus is $486 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $537 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 2m.

Train takes on average 8h 35m.

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

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from Leipzig to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM8h25
    Leipzig, Hbf
    6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM8h25
    Leipzig, Hbf
    6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH157 · LH1002
    6:40 PM3h30
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $5861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:04 AM10h26
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:04 AM10h06
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 595 · ICE 724 · IC 3156+VIAS Rail GmbH20024
    8:49 AM8h28
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:17 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $2111One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM8h50
    Leipzig, Hbf
    6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 AM9h50
    Leipzig, Hbf
    12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM10h10
    Leipzig, Hbf
    5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+Sas AirwaysSK553
    6:21 AM13h14
    Leipzig Hbf
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3781One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+Sas AirwaysSK1678
    6:21 AM15h14
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3781One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 606 · 21833+Sas AirwaysSK553 · SK1678
    6:12 AM13h23
    Leipzig Hbf
    7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3871One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Leipzig to Amsterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $124 (€100).

A bus is $486 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Amsterdam costing on average $537 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 2m.

Train takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Leipzig to Amsterdam is approximately 326 miles (526 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Amsterdam 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 Leipzig to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leipzig to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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