How to travel from Prague to Leipzig

Mon, May 04
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
České dráhy
Union Ivkoni International
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
České dráhy
Union Ivkoni International
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Train

$30

Average price

Cheapest

$49

Average price

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 40m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
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
    9:30 AM3h45
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    1:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM4h15
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    4:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 AM3h15
    Prague, Central Train Station
    5:00 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • České dráhyrj 382 · rj 10382 · ICE 1556
    10:31 AM4h49
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    3:20 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $451One-way
    2 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 178 · rj 10178 · ICE 1558
    8:31 AM4h49
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:20 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $511One-way
    2 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 176 · rj 10176 · ICE 1554
    12:31 PM4h49
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    5:20 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $451One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM3h50
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    1:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 AM4h35
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    4:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM3h45
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:45 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
May 04
Tue
May 05
Wed
May 06
Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13
Thu
May 14
Fri
May 15
Sat
May 16
Sun
May 17
Mon
May 18
Tue
May 19
Wed
May 20
Thu
May 21
Fri
May 22
Sat
May 23
Sun
May 24

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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Prague to Leipzig. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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.

FAQs
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 $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Leipzig costing on average $25 (€20).

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 9 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 Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, RACIC, Union Ivkoni, Pražská integrovaná doprava to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, RACIC, Union Ivkoni.
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.

Travelling from Prague to Leipzig: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to LeipzigHow to travel from Prague to Leipzig

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone