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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 €20. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 293 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€87 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 694Cheapest
FlixBusFastest
LH156Other options
ICE 932 · ICE 600ICE 692ICE 527 · ICE 932 · ICE 600FlixBus
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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.
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig including taking a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is a coach with an average price of €18.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:
A coach is €76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig costing on average €94.
A coach is €1 less than a train with an average ticket price of €18 from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.
The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 5 h 5 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 56 min on average.
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is approximately 293 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is:
- 7 coaches a day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:
- Most travellers board their coach from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Most travellers catch their flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig tickets on Omio for €18.
- Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or CityJet can take you to Leipzig by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig for €94.
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can get you to Leipzig by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig for €18 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 5 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or CityJet with 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or Österreichische Bundesbahnen 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leipzig as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.
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