The distance between Wiesbaden and Leipzig is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wiesbaden to Leipzig by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leipzig Hbf.
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Take the bus to Leipzig central train station.
There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Leipzig by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Wiesbaden and Leipzig is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Wiesbaden and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Leipzig is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Leipzig. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Wiesbaden and Leipzig. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wiesbaden and Leipzig. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Leipzig. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mainz Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Leipzig. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wiesbaden and Leipzig. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €100($100) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt | 4h 20m | €44($44) | twice daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 471km (293 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €55($55) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
The following major airports near Leipzig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.