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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Amsterdam
How to get from Leipzig to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 PM8h25Leipzig, Hbf6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:55 PM8h25Leipzig, Hbf6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH157 · LH10026:40 PM3h30Leipzig/Halle Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5861One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixBus11:04 AM10h26Leipzig Hbf9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1151One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus11:04 AM10h06Leipzig Hbf9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1521One-way1 transfer
ICE 595 · ICE 724 · IC 3156+
200248:49 AM8h28Leipzig Hbf5:17 PMAmsterdam Zuid$2111One-way3 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM8h50Leipzig, Hbf6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 AM9h50Leipzig, Hbf12:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM10h10Leipzig, Hbf5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$691One-way0 transfers
16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+
SK5536:21 AM13h14Leipzig Hbf7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3781One-way4 transfers
16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+
SK16786:21 AM15h14Leipzig Hbf9:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3781One-way4 transfers
ICE 606 · 21833+
SK553 · SK16786:12 AM13h23Leipzig Hbf7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3871One-way3 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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