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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€324 Average price | €99 Average price Cheapest | €291 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 19m Average total duration 19h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leipzig is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Leipzig.

There are 3 travel options from London to Leipzig: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Leipzig is a flight with an average price of $35 (€32).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leipzig:
Taking a flight costs $21 (€19) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $56 (€50).
Taking a flight costs $291 (€262) less than taking a train, which costs on average $326 (€294) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Leipzig from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 20 h 45 min.
Train takes on average 11 h 20 min.
The distance from London to Leipzig is approximately 536 miles (865 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Leipzig is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 17 flights a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Leipzig:
- Flights from London to Leipzig most often leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Leipzig:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $56 (€50).
- Lufthansa, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Leipzig by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from London to Leipzig for $35 (€32).
- Eurostar can get you to Leipzig by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Eurostar from London to Leipzig for $326 (€294) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct flights with Ryanair.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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