How to travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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€68

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€29

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€110

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3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

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30m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00AM5h05
Leipzig, Hbf
06:05AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00AM5h05
Leipzig, Hbf
06:05AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH163
02:10PM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport
03:10PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 892
09:27AM3h10
Leipzig Hbf
12:37PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1311One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1746 · ICE 797
09:59AM3h53
Leipzig Hbf
01:52PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1311One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 693
04:49PM2h55
Leipzig Hbf
07:44PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00AM4h40
Leipzig, Hbf
05:40AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$451One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH165
06:50PM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport
07:50PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1631One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH161
10:50AM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport
11:50AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$5001One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main, 85,29% 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 Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main 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 Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $21 (€17).

A train is $95 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $114 (€91).

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

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 182 miles (293 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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