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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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €188.
Distance: 361 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €439 Average price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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LH156Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Leipzig.

There are 3 ways to get from Munich to Leipzig: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Leipzig is a coach with an average price of €18.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leipzig:
A coach is €63 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €81 from Munich to Leipzig.
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €18.
The fastest way to get to Leipzig from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Coach takes 5 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 13 min on average.
The Munich to Leipzig distance is approximately 360 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Leipzig is:
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- 6 flights a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Leipzig from Munich 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 Munich to Leipzig:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Munich to Leipzig depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Leipzig, Hbf.
- Most travellers board their plane from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Leipzig:
- You can take a coach from Munich to Leipzig with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €18 with FlixBus from Munich to Leipzig.
- You can go to Leipzig from Munich by plane with Lufthansa Cityline (2). You'll see cheap plane tickets for €81 with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Munich to Leipzig on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Munich to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Leipzig tickets for €18 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct coaches a day to Leipzig with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to Leipzig with Lufthansa Cityline (2).
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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