There are 6 ways to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dresden
best- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 35m€35–143Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Prague to Leipzig250.1 km
3h 36m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
3h 45m€22–35Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Messenighttrain En
4h 16m€60–100Drive 251.5 km
- Drive from Prague to Leipzig Hbfcar 251.5 km
2h 21m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Leipzig Hbftrain Drf
4h 20m€70–80
Prague to Leipzig Hbf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavní nádraží and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Prague and Leipzig Hbf is 303 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 3h 35m and costs €30 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf, including transfers.
Prague to Leipzig Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Leipzig Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Leipzig Hbf is to train via Dresden which takes 3h 35m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Leipzig Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–49
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–80
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Night train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Messe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Prague to Leipzig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Leipzig Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Prague to Leipzig Hbf train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Leipzig Hbf is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Prague to Leipzig Hbf.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Prague and Leipzig Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.