How to travel from Stuttgart to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $223.

Distance: 226 miles (364 km)

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Bus
Flight

$82

Average price

$53

Average price

Cheapest

$536

Average price

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 19m

Average total duration

6h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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from Stuttgart to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM10h05
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
09:05PMLeipzig, Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30PM9h05
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
06:35AMLeipzig, Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH133 · LH158
10:50AM2h30
Stuttgart Airport
01:20PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5211One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:14PM11h21
Stuttgart
11:35PMLeipzig, Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 692
08:49AM4h20
Stuttgart Hbf
01:09PMLeipzig Hbf
$1641One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 772 · ICE 1559
09:23AM5h08
Stuttgart Hbf
02:31PMLeipzig Hbf
$1641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM10h55
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
09:45AMLeipzig, Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:30PM10h45
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
04:15AMLeipzig, Hbf
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15PM10h10
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
05:25AMLeipzig, Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH127+Lufthansa CitylineLH156
06:25AM3h45
Stuttgart Airport
10:10AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5211One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH135+Lufthansa CitylineLH160
02:15PM3h55
Stuttgart Airport
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5211One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH131+LufthansaLH158
08:15AM5h05
Stuttgart Airport
01:20PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$5371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Leipzig costing on average $33 (€26).

A bus is $190 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Leipzig costing on average $223 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 20m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Leipzig is approximately 226 miles (364 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Leipzig is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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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