How to get to Leipzig from Augsburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Augsburg to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £380.

Distance: 347 km

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Driving

£380

Average Price

£87

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£51

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Cheapest

£55

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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2h 0m

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4h 31m

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4h 1m

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30m

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11h 27m

Average total duration

10h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 59m

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Leipzig is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Leipzig:

A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Leipzig costing on average £87.

A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Leipzig costing on average £380.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Coach takes on average 11h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Leipzig including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 51m sooner (2h 8m by flight vs 3h 59m by car). Tickets start at around £380 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Augsburg to Leipzig

How to get to Leipzig from Augsburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Augsburg to Leipzig is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2012h05
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    5:25Leipzig, Hbf
    £421One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2012h05
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    5:25Leipzig, Hbf
    £421One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH109 · LH156
    15:003h00
    Munich Airport
    18:00Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £3851One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1063 · ICE 600
    8:004h04
    Augsburg Hbf
    12:04Leipzig Hbf
    £1231One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 508
    9:584h06
    Augsburg Hbf
    14:04Leipzig Hbf
    £1231One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche Bahn57118 · 59090 · ICE 1100 · ICE 1557
    8:284h03
    Augsburg Hbf
    12:31Leipzig Hbf
    £1341One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:4511h30
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    2:15Leipzig, Hbf
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH2149 · LH121 · LH158
    16:556h20
    Stuttgart Airport
    23:15Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £3571One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH2149 · LH117 · LH158
    16:556h20
    Stuttgart Airport
    23:15Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £3571One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH2145 · LH107 · LH156
    9:308h30
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £3671One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Augsburg to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Augsburg to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Augsburg and Leipzig including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Leipzig is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Leipzig:

A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Leipzig costing on average £87.

A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Leipzig costing on average £380.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Coach takes on average 11h 27m.

The Augsburg to Leipzig distance is approximately 347 km.
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Leipzig is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by coach.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst to go to Leipzig by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Augsburg to Leipzig:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Prague, Paris, Vienna, Przemyśl. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Augsburg to Leipzig, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Leipzig, explore the vibrant Karl-Heine-Straße with its eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and street art. Attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House or enjoy a serene escape at the Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and take a leisurely boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Visit St. Thomas Church, associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, and explore the modern Leipzig Zoo. Don't miss the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and the Leipzig Panometer, or admire European art at the Museum of Fine Arts.
A visit to Leipzig typically requires about 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, including the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig Zoo, and the Museum of Fine Arts.

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