What is the cheapest way to get from France to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from France to Leipzig is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from France to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between France and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

Is there a direct train between France and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from France to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Paris Est, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from France to Leipzig?

The distance between France and Leipzig is 528 km. The road distance is 946.2 km.

How do I travel from France to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from France to Leipzig without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 33m and costs €170 - €800.

How long does it take to get from France to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from France to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Leipzig bus from?

France to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Leipzig train from?

France to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Leipzig?

The best way to get from France to Leipzig is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 33m and costs €170 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the France to Leipzig bus arrive?

France to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the France to Leipzig train arrive?

France to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Leipzig is 946 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from France to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1373+ hotels available in Leipzig.

France to Leipzig - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from France to Leipzig by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 32m
€132–327
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane NCE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 35m
€71–380
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
8h 33m
€178–758
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
15h 47m
€72–123
Drive 946.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Leipzigcar 946.2 km
8h 21m
€148–214
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane CDG - LEJ
6h 45m
€155–383
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
6h 53m
€130–338
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 48m
€185–534
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 25m
€80–377
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 28m
€124–456
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 50m
€178–753
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig Central Stationtrain Flx30
12h 5m
€203–338

France to Leipzig by subway and train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between France and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Leipzig Hbf via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 14h 20m.

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