How to travel from Leipzig to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $507.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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Flight

$152

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$615

Average price

8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

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30m

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9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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4h 21m

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1h 21m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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from Leipzig to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM8h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM8h15
    Leipzig, Hbf
    7:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS284
    10:20 AM1h10
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:30 AMVienna International Airport
    $10291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 2507+ÖBBBus10383+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 383+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 283
    12:59 PM8h50
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:49 PMVienna Hbf
    $691One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 507 · RJX 69
    11:33 AM7h59
    Leipzig Hbf
    7:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 509 · RJX 261
    1:33 PM7h59
    Leipzig Hbf
    9:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM9h30
    Leipzig, Hbf
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM9h30
    Leipzig, Hbf
    4:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM11h05
    Leipzig, Hbf
    10:05 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 698 · 18504+EurowingsEW2003
    6:22 AM9h03
    Leipzig Hbf
    3:25 PMVienna International Airport
    $4291One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2534 · 21849+EurowingsEW8004+Avion Express MaltaEW2758
    8:13 AM12h02
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:15 PMVienna International Airport
    $4321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 806 · 21841+EurowingsEW2003 · EW2756
    7:16 AM8h09
    Leipzig Hbf
    3:25 PMVienna International Airport
    $4501One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
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 $37 (€29).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $65 (€52).

A bus is $471 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Vienna costing on average $507 (€404).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 20m.

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The distance from Leipzig to Vienna is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Vienna is:
  • Around 10 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines 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, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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