How to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt
- 185 km as the crow flies
- 17 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 09m
direct
Train
€27
Cheapest
5h 05m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m 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 | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 3h 09mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 253h 09m · directSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Sep 255h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Leipzig to Frankfurt: 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.
- 1Leipzig central → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Leipzig to Frankfurt
Deutsche Bahn runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:28 and the last at 22:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 17 | 05:28 | 22:58 |
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 10:10 | 22:45 |
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 Leipzig to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leipzig central to Frankfurt central, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Leipzig to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:28 and the last at 22:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
17 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:28 and 22:58.
When is the first bus from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:10 and the last at 22:45, from Leipzig central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 10:10 and 22:45.
Which station does the bus from Leipzig to Frankfurt leave from?
Leipzig central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Frankfurt from Leipzig?
About 185 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Leipzig to Frankfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Leipzig to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Leipzig to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
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