How to travel from Prague to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Prague to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

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$32

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$53

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Prague to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM3h45
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:45AM3h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
07:25AMLeipzig, Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:45AM3h15
Prague, Central Train Station
05:00AMLeipzig, Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

České dráhyrj 178 · rj 10178 · ICE 1558
08:31AM4h49
Prague hlavní nádraží
01:20PMLeipzig Hbf
$511One-way
2 transfers
České dráhyrj 382 · rj 10382 · ICE 1556
10:31AM4h49
Prague hlavní nádraží
03:20PMLeipzig Hbf
$511One-way
2 transfers
České dráhyrj 176 · rj 10176 · ICE 1554
12:31PM4h49
Prague hlavní nádraží
05:20PMLeipzig Hbf
$511One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM3h50
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:50PMLeipzig, Hbf
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM3h45
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
07:45PMLeipzig, Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM3h45
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
06:15PMLeipzig, Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Prague to Leipzig

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Leipzig, 52,66% 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 Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $0.48 (€0.39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Leipzig costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Leipzig is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 47m.

The distance from Prague to Leipzig is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Leipzig is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, RACIC, Citylines to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, RACIC.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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