How to travel from Madrid to Leipzig

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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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€176

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Cheapest

€411

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€328

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32h 3m

Average total duration

31h 33m

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6h 42m

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46h 30m

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1.7 - 4.3kg

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5.2 - 10.4kg

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from Madrid to Leipzig

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

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flight

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

RyanairFR 2528
09:05AM3h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:20PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM36h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:55AMLeipzig, Hbf
$1971One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 2528
09:05AM3h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:20PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM42h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:35AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
$1981One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM37h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:15AMLeipzig, Hbf
$1981One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM32h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:10AMLeipzig, Hbf
$2241One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1801 · LH1942+Deutsche Bahn21918 · ICE 1105
12:00PM8h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:15PMLeipzig Hbf
$5241One-way
4 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1023 · TP532+Deutsche Bahn21918 · ICE 1105
07:40AM12h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:15PMLeipzig Hbf
$5141One-way
4 transfers
LufthansaLH1801 · LH1942+Deutsche Bahn21916 · ICE 605
12:00PM7h46
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:46PMLeipzig Hbf
$5301One-way
3 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Leipzig? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Leipzig usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden from Leipzig, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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