How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €92.

Distance: 293 km

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€68

Average price

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€133

Average price

4h 38m

Average total duration

4h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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30m

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3h 59m

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Fastest

59m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
12:50AM4h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:25AMLeipzig, Hbf
291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:50AM4h35
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:25AMLeipzig, Hbf
291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH158
12:20PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:20PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
1651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 694
08:15AM2h54
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:09AMLeipzig Hbf
881One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 932 · ICE 600
09:02AM3h02
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:04PMLeipzig Hbf
971One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1557
09:19AM3h12
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:31PMLeipzig Hbf
1041One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20AM5h05
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
05:25AMLeipzig, Hbf
331One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH160
05:10PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:10PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
1651One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH164
10:00PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:00PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
1651One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH156
09:10AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:10AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
3981One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig costing on average €30.

A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig costing on average €92.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig distance is approximately 293 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CityJet.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Munich. 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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