How to travel from Vienna to Leipzig

There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €46.

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average €92.

A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average €317.

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

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 9m.

Bus takes on average 8h 12m.

The distance from Vienna to Leipzig is approximately 280 miles (451 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Leipzig is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Leipzig:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic to go to Leipzig by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.

To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.