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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 $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $71, and a train costs an average of $406.
Distance: 1076 miles (1732 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$186 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $406 Average price |
32h 21m Average total duration 31h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Leipzig:
A bus is $127 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Leipzig costing on average $313 (€249).
A bus is $221 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Leipzig costing on average $406 (€324).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 51m.
Train takes on average 46h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Leipzig
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM35h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1861One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM35h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1861One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- LH1113 · LH1561:05 PM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM32h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1991One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM36h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:50 AMLeipzig, Hbf$2011One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM37h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1981One-way2 transfers
- LH1801 · LH1946+
IC 2172 · ICE 69711:50 AM8h52Madrid Barajas Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$3451One-way3 transfers 
SN3722 · SN2587+IC 2172 · ICE 69712:40 PM8h02Madrid Barajas Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$3521One-way3 transfers- LH1113 · LH194+IC 2172 · ICE 6971:05 PM7h37Madrid Barajas Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$3551One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Leipzig:
A bus is $127 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Leipzig costing on average $313 (€249).
A bus is $221 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Leipzig costing on average $406 (€324).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 51m.
Train takes on average 46h 0m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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