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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €280.
Distance: 361 km
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€99 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €439 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Munich to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 90411:12 PM5h52Munich Hbf5:04 AMLeipzig Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
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ICE 90411:12 PM5h52Munich Hbf5:04 AMLeipzig Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
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ICE 15008:21 PM3h09Munich Hbf11:30 PMLeipzig Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
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ICE 9088:49 PM3h15Munich Hbf12:04 AMLeipzig Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
ICE 5006:46 PM3h18Munich Hbf10:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
ICE 1502 · S5X6:20 PM3h37Munich Hbf9:57 PMLeipzig Hbf€551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:15 AM5h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:35 AMLeipzig, Hbf€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM6h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf€421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 AM5h25München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf€481One-way0 transfers
LH99 · LH15411:00 AM3h10Munich Airport2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport€4811One-way1 transfer
LH97 · LH15410:00 AM4h10Munich Airport2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport€4811One-way1 transfer
LH117 · LH1587:00 PM4h15Munich Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport€4811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leipzig:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leipzig costing on average €99.
A bus is €401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leipzig costing on average €439.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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