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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$172 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Leipzig:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $172.
A bus is $333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around $172 compared to roughly $134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$37. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Leipzig
How to get from Vienna to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 102 · EC 458+
RJ 2762:10 PM 8h08 Vienna Hbf 10:18 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- EC 102 · EC 458+RJ 276
2:10 PM 8h08 Vienna Hbf 10:18 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- OS283
8:30 AM 1h10 Vienna International Airport 9:40 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport $383 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- EC 102 · EC 458+RJ 276
2:10 PM 8h08 Vienna 10:18 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 2 transfers - EC 204 · EC 278+
Bus10172+
IC 224812:10 PM 9h25 Vienna Hbf 9:35 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 4 transfers - EC 204 · EC 278+Bus10172+IC 2248
12:10 PM 9h25 Vienna 9:35 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:25 AM 9h50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:15 PM Leipzig, Hbf $93 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
11:30 AM 8h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 7:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf $98 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 AM 10h30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 7:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW753 · EW6+21932 · ICE 6079:10 AM 12h36 Vienna International Airport 9:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $259 1 One-way 3 transfers- EW753 · EW6+21916 · ICE 605
9:10 AM 10h36 Vienna International Airport 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $263 1 One-way 3 transfers - EW753 · EW6+21924 · ICE 697
9:10 AM 11h32 Vienna International Airport 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf $265 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Leipzig:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $172.
A bus is $333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, agilis, Leo Express to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Croatia Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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