How to travel from Leipzig to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $58.

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

A bus is $114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $171.

A bus is $520 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $578.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 2m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

The distance from Leipzig to Vienna is approximately 280 miles (451 km).

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Vienna is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 9 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Vienna 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 Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, EuroNight, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s. to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.