How to travel from London to Leipzig

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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 $63. 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 $63, and a train costs an average of $145.

Distance: 538 miles (866 km)

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Train

$148

Average price

$119

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Cheapest

$372

Average price

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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3h 0m

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20h 44m

Average total duration

20h 14m

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30m

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10h 17m

Average total duration

9h 47m

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30m

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2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

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Ryanair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 176
07:35AM1h50
London Stansted Airport
10:25AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 176
07:35AM1h50
London Stansted Airport
10:25AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 176
07:35AM1h50
London Stansted Airport
10:25AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:30PM23h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50PMLeipzig, Hbf
$1031One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM26h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:50AMLeipzig, Hbf
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM29h31
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:30AMLeipzig, Hbf
$1041One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU22601+Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 691
07:00AM6h42
London Luton Airport
02:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$1111One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU28629+Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 691
08:20AM5h22
London Gatwick Airport
02:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$1261One-way
2 transfers
RyanairFR 147
06:20PM1h50
London Stansted Airport
09:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$631One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Leipzig is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Leipzig costing on average $63 (€50).

A flight is $118 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average $145 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from London to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 20h 45m.

The distance from London to Leipzig is approximately 538 miles (866 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Leipzig is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leipzig, 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 Eurostar to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Leipzig:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from London 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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