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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Leipzig:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $331 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $387 (€317).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM9h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM9h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH158+LH64317:25 PM3h45Vienna International Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4461One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 106 · EC 282+
RJ 382+
IC 24426:10 AM8h21Vienna Hbf2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$631One-way3 transfers- EC 204 · EC 278+RJ 386+
RE5012:10 PM8h40Vienna Hbf8:50 PMLeipzig Hbf$631One-way3 transfers - RJ 250+EC 4581:10 PM9h08Vienna Hbf10:18 PMLeipzig Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM9h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:55 PMLeipzig, Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM10h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- LH6397+LH1526:00 AM3h50Vienna International Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4091One-way1 transfer
- LH158+LH64296:30 PM4h40Vienna International Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4461One-way1 transfer
- LH158+LH63315:10 PM6h00Vienna International Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Leipzig:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $331 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Leipzig costing on average $387 (€317).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- 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.
- 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, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni 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.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic.
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