How to get from Frankfurt to Leipzig
- 185 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 29m
- 20 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 29m
direct
Train
€27
Cheapest
4h 35m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Leipzig. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 185 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
185 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 3h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Sep 253h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Leipzig: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt central → Leipzig centralbus
FlixBus·4h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Frankfurt to Leipzig
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:20 | 23:50 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 17 | 06:15 | 22:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Leipzig works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Leipzig central, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Leipzig: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 06:15 and the last at 22:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
17 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 06:15 and 22:15.
How far is Leipzig from Frankfurt?
About 185 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Leipzig cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Leipzig?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Leipzig without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Leipzig?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026