There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Austria by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N66 / ...
7h 49m€55–80Train
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
9h 45mTrain, night train
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Wien Westbahnhofnighttrain Nj
12h 12m€58–204Drive 536 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Viennacar 536 km
5h 53m€91–131Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
6h 4m€185–618Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
4h€149–382Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
5h 24m€82–296Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
5h 8m€93–372
Leipzig to Austria by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Austria is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Austria is to fly which takes 4h and costs €140 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Austria. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Leipzig and Austria is 592 km. The road distance is 536 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Leipzig to Austria, including transfers.
Leipzig to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Austria train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Austria is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €650 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Austria?
FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Stephansplatz via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–700
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170–1,000
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Salzburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádraží
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €100–110
- Couchette Carriage
- €65–80
- Seating Carriage
- €35–45
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Leipzig to Austria train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Praha Hlavní nádraží station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Austria is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Leipzig to Austria.
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