How to travel from Salzburg to Leipzig

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $207.

Distance: 246 miles (397 km)

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Driving

$137

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$55

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$650

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$109

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 20m

Average total duration

4h 50m

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7h 41m

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7h 11m

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2h 5m

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5h 35m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Leipzig costing on average $137 (€109).

A bus is $595 (€474) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Leipzig costing on average $650 (€518).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Leipzig among Omio's users.

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from Salzburg to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM11h45
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    7:45 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM11h45
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    7:45 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1109 · LH152
    6:00 AM3h30
    Salzburg Airport
    9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $6631One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 508
    9:00 AM5h04
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Bayerische Regiobahn79022+Deutsche BahnICE 1508 · S5X
    10:05 AM5h52
    Salzburg Hbf
    3:57 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • Bayerische Regiobahn79030+Deutsche BahnICE 1004 · ICE 893
    1:05 PM5h26
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM8h15
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH194+Deutsche BahnIC 2172 · ICE 697
    2:25 PM6h17
    Salzburg Airport
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $5651One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1103 · LH190+Deutsche BahnIC 2172 · ICE 697
    10:30 AM10h12
    Salzburg Airport
    8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $5651One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1103 · LH190+Deutsche BahnIC 2174 · ICE 695
    10:30 AM8h12
    Salzburg Airport
    6:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $5671One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Leipzig costing on average $137 (€109).

A bus is $595 (€474) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Leipzig costing on average $650 (€518).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 11m.

The distance from Salzburg to Leipzig is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Leipzig:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. 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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