There are 5 ways to get from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 via Halle(Saale)Hbf
best- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2h 25m€27–122Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradiestrain Rb / ...
- Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N780 / ...
3h 38m€19–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saalfeld to Leipzig-LEJ130.7 km
1h 21mDrive 130.7 km
- Drive from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ)car 130.7 km
1h 21m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Leipzig-Plagwitztrain Rb / ...
3h 13m€358–454
Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct train from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ). However, there are services departing from Saalfeld(Saale) and arriving at Leipzig/Halle Flughafen via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Saalfeld and Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 149 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) without a car is to train via Halle(Saale)Hbf which takes 2h 25m and costs €27 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ), including transfers.
Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Saalfeld(Saale) station.
Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ) is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Saalfeld to Leipzig Airport (LEJ).
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What companies run services between Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany and Leipzig Airport (LEJ), Germany?
Abellio GmbH operates a train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Halle(Saale)Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €23–30 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–30
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Leipzig-Plagwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €350–440
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jena bus station to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Saalfeld to Leipzig-LEJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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