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You can get from London to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Leipzig on Dec 7 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from London to Leipzig
 | Distance | 536 miles (865 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or bus |
 | Ticket price range | $77 - $166 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $77 (€64) • 21 h 35 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $166 (€139) • 3 h 40 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Lufthansa Cityline or BlaBlaCar Bus |
Take a flight or bus to travel 536 miles (865 km) to Leipzig from London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $77 (€64). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Lufthansa Cityline or BlaBlaCar Bus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from London to Leipzig.
Travel Tips
International travel from London, United Kingdom to Leipzig, Germany is: Partially open.
Can I enter Germany if coming from United Kingdom?
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Leipzig if traveling from London?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
What measures do I need to follow in Leipzig, Germany due to the pandemic?
All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
- Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 12/5/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip between London and Leipzig.
The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from Germany is: Partially open.
Is my journey back to London from Leipzig restricted?
Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Leipzig?
Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
- 10-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 2 for vaccinated travellers
- 2-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?
You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 12/5/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Leipzig closer to your date of departure here.
You can travel from London to Leipzig 2 different ways: flight or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $77 (€64).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Leipzig:
Taking a bus is usually $89 (€75) less than taking a flight to Leipzig, which costs on average $166 (€139) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 21 h 35 min on average.
Leipzig is approximately 536 miles (865 km) away from London.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Leipzig:
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly leave from London, Hammersmith Bridge Road and tend to arrive in Leipzig, Fernbus-Terminal Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline London to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $166 (€139).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus London to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $77 (€64).
Before traveling from London to Leipzig, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A plane ticket is costing on average $166 (€139) one way for this route.
- A bus ticket is costing on average $77 (€64) one way for this route.
But we recommend booking London to Leipzig tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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