How to travel from Leuven to Leipzig

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leuven to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 52m. 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 €35, and a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 334 miles (538 km)

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€46

Average price

Cheapest

€108

Average price

11h 17m

Average total duration

10h 47m

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30m

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6h 22m

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5h 52m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Leuven to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
08:27AM7h57
Leuven
04:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
08:27AM7h57
Leuven
04:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
08:27AM7h57
Leuven
04:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
10:27AM7h57
Leuven
06:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
12:27PM7h57
Leuven
08:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
02:27PM7h57
Leuven
10:24PMLeipzig
$1441One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Leuven to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leuven and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leuven to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $86 (€68).

A bus is $205 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $248 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Leuven to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 6h 42m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Leuven to Leipzig is approximately 334 miles (538 km).
The average frequency per day from Leuven to Leipzig is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Leipzig 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 Leuven to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leuven to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Leipzig by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leuven to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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