There are 4 ways to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Neustadttrain S6 / ...
4h 35m€66–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N86 / ...
6h 22m€32–55Drive 285.6 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Frankfurtcar 285.6 km
2h 53m€41–59Train via Saalfeld
- Take the train from Leipzig-Plagwitz to Saalfeld(Saale)train Rb / ...
- Take the train from Saalfeld to Fürthtrain Re14
7h 38m€402–501
Leipzig to Frankfurt by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Frankfurt. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Frankfurt via Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Frankfurt. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Neustadt via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Leipzig and Frankfurt is 369 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt, including transfers.
Leipzig to Frankfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Frankfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt via Nürnberg Hbf, Neustadt, and Neustadt in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Saalfeld to Fürth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Leipzig-Plagwitz to Saalfeld(Saale)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €350–420
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leipzig to Frankfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Leipzig to Frankfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Frankfurt is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Leipzig to Frankfurt.
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