How to travel from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Berlin from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is to take the train which will take 1h 25m and cost around €50 ($50).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Berlin

Transport options from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€50($50)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€23($23)
on demand172km (107 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin