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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €92, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 1076 miles (1732 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€176 Average price Cheapest | €411 Average price | €328 Average price |
32h 3m Average total duration 31h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 46h 30m Average total duration 46h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Leipzig is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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21918 · ICE 1105
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21918 · ICE 1105
LH1801 · LH1942+
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Leipzig.

There are 3 travel options between Madrid and Leipzig. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $90 (€81).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Leipzig:
Taking a bus costs $99 (€89) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $189 (€171) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $312 (€282) less than taking a train, which costs on average $402 (€363) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Madrid to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that take longer:
Bus takes on average 32 h 10 min.
Train takes 46 h on average.
Leipzig is approximately 1073 miles (1731 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Leipzig is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and 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 Madrid to Leipzig:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Leipzig:
- FlixBus can take you to Leipzig by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Madrid to Leipzig for $90 (€81).
- Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Madrid to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $189 (€171).
- AVE can get you to Leipzig by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with AVE from Madrid to Leipzig for $402 (€363) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by plane with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leipzig as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Leipzig.
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