How to travel from Linz to Leipzig

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

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $117 (€95).

A bus is $497 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $543 (€442).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 42m.

Bus takes on average 8h 3m.

The distance from Linz to Leipzig is approximately 226 miles (364 km).

The average frequency per day from Linz to Leipzig is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Leipzig:

• Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
• Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.

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

• Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leipzig by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Leipzig:

• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Linz 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.

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

In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.

To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.