Rome2Rio

How to get fromFrankfurt to Leipzigby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Leipzig

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    4h 26m
    €65–257

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N86 / ...
    6h 17m
    €33–57

  3. Drive 287.1 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt to Leipzigcar car 287.1 km
    2h 49m
    €41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane NUE - LEJ
    6h 57m
    €126–291

  5. Train via Saalfeld

    1. Take the train from Fürth to Saalfeldtrain train Re14
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Leipzig-Plagwitztrain train Rb / ...
    6h 54m
    €398–509

Frankfurt to Leipzig by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Frankfurt to Leipzig.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 368.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a bus from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf via Neustadt, Neustadt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides