How to travel from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig, Germany

The distance between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeipzigDresden Airport (DRS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leipzig Hbf.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Leipzig.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig

There are several options for getting from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig. We recommend that you drive to Leipzig. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Leipzig from Dresden Airport (DRS) is to drive which will take 1hr and cost around €16 ($16).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Leipzig is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Leipzig. Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dresden Airport (DRS) and Leipzig. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig

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Transport options from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Leipzig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€38($38)
hourly125km (78 miles)
Drive
1hr
€16($16)
on demand117km (73 miles)

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Airports near Leipzig

The following major airports near Leipzig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Leipzig
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Leipzig
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Leipzig