How to travel from Flensburg to Leipzig, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Leipzig is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Flensburg to Leipzig by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeipzigFlensburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Leipzig Hbf.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin central bus station and then to Leipzig.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Leipzig.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Leipzig

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Leipzig by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Flensburg and Leipzig is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Flensburg and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Leipzig is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Leipzig. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Flensburg and Leipzig. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Flensburg and Leipzig. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flensburg to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin central bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Blablabus run regular bus services between Flensburg and Leipzig. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Flensburg and Leipzig. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Leipzig

Transport options from Flensburg to Leipzig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€375($375)
hourly915km (568 miles)
Train to Vejle St., Fly4h 60m
€370($370)
4 times a day1,126km (700 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane5h 25m
€465($465)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
€145($145)
hourly627km (389 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 20m
€55($55)
4 times a week627km (390 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€41($41)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€73($73)
on demand553km (344 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