How to travel from Siegen to Leipzig, Germany

The distance between Siegen and Leipzig is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Siegen 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 LeipzigSiegen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Giessen

Take the train to Giessen then Fulda and then to Leipzig Hbf.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Wetzlar and then to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Leipzig.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siegen and Leipzig

There are several options for getting from Siegen to Leipzig by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Siegen and Leipzig is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Siegen and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siegen to Leipzig is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Siegen and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siegen and Leipzig. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siegen to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Siegen and Leipzig. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Siegen and Leipzig. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Siegen to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wetzlar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and FlixBus run regular bus services between Siegen and Leipzig. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Siegen and Leipzig. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siegen and Leipzig

Transport options from Siegen to Leipzig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€210($210)
every 2 hours466km (290 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 10m
€210($210)
every 2 hours660km (410 miles)
Train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf, plane4h 40m
€230($230)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Train via Giessen + 2 similar
4h 50m
€60($60)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train4h 50m
€80($80)
every 3 hours508km (316 miles)
Train via Cölbe Bahnhof7h 15m
€25($25)
twice a week438km (272 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€20($20)
once daily424km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€70($70)
on demand422km (262 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