How to travel from Munich to Leipzig

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from Munich to Leipzig

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM6h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:10PMLeipzig, Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 904
11:12PM5h52
Munich Hbf
05:04AMLeipzig Hbf
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH93+Lufthansa CitylineLH156
07:00AM3h00
Munich Airport
10:00AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 508
10:56AM3h08
Munich Hbf
02:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$911One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 600
08:57AM3h07
Munich Hbf
12:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$1101One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1602 · S5X
08:30AM3h27
Munich Hbf
11:57AMLeipzig Hbf
$1311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50PM5h25
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
04:15AMLeipzig, Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM5h20
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:35AMLeipzig, Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM6h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:15AMLeipzig, Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH101 · LH158
10:00AM3h25
Munich Airport
01:25PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6301One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH99 · LH158
09:00AM4h25
Munich Airport
01:25PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6301One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH111+Lufthansa CitylineLH160
03:00PM3h10
Munich Airport
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6301One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Munich to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Leipzig, 80,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Leipzig and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Leipzig.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Leipzig is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Leipzig:

Taking a bus costs $70 (€63) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $90 (€81).

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Munich to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Leipzig that take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.

Train takes 3 h 13 min on average.

The distance is approximately 223 miles (360 km) from Munich to Leipzig.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Leipzig is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Leipzig:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Most travelers board their plane from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich 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 Munich to Leipzig for $20 (€18).
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cityline (2) Munich to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $90 (€81).
  • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Leipzig by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Leipzig for $20 (€18) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with FlixBus with 7 direct buses per day.
  • Direct flight available with Lufthansa Cityline (2) 1 direct flight per day.
  • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 3 direct trains per day.

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 Munich to Leipzig.

Many of our customers traveling from Munich to Leipzig don't make Leipzig their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Leipzig are Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Leipzig to any of these top destinations today!
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