How to travel from Lyon to Leipzig

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €88.

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

A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Leipzig costing on average €152.

A bus is €429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Leipzig costing on average €517.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

Bus takes on average 19h 23m.

The distance from Lyon to Leipzig is approximately 516 miles (832 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Leipzig is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon 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 Lyon to Leipzig:

• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
• Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Leipzig by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon 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.