How to get to Leipzig from Linz

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Compare train, coach and flight for Linz to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 £41, while a flight costs an average of £570.

Distance: 364 km

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Train
Coach
Flight
Driving

£110

Average Price

£41

Average Price

Cheapest

£570

Average Price

£75

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

ÖBB | ICE

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Danish Air Transport

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is a coach with an average price of £41.

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

A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £110.

A coach is £530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £570.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

Coach takes on average 8h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Linz and Leipzig including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £110 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£35. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Linz to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:559h20
    Linz, Industriezeile
    2:15Leipzig, Hbf
    £291One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:559h20
    Linz, Industriezeile
    2:15Leipzig, Hbf
    £291One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH152+Danish Air TransportLH7341
    6:103h30
    Linz Airport
    9:40Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £2151One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 262+ÖBB | ICEICE 1006 · ICE 1651
    9:456h46
    Linz Hbf
    16:31Leipzig Hbf
    £401One-way
    2 changes
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1006 · ICE 1651+ÖBBRJX 262+ÖBB | InterCityIC 544
    9:307h01
    Linz Hbf
    16:31Leipzig Hbf
    £401One-way
    3 changes
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 210 · ICE 1508+ÖBBRJX19950 · DB S5X
    8:457h12
    Linz Hbf
    15:57Leipzig Hbf
    £401One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:509h00
    Linz, Industriezeile
    13:50Leipzig, Hbf
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:2010h25
    Linz, Industriezeile
    19:45Leipzig, Hbf
    £361One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH158+Danish Air TransportLH7345
    17:305h40
    Linz Airport
    23:10Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £2151One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH156+Danish Air TransportLH7343
    11:406h30
    Linz Airport
    18:10Leipzig/Halle Airport
    £2421One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH192+Deutsche Bahn18531 · IC 60408 · S2
    11:4010h59
    Linz Airport
    22:39Leipzig Hbf
    £3631One-way
    4 changes

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FAQs: Linz 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 Linz to Leipzig.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Leipzig including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is a coach with an average price of £41.

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

A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £110.

A coach is £530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £570.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

Coach takes on average 8h 36m.

The Linz to Leipzig distance is approximately 364 km.
The average frequency per day from Linz to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz 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 Linz to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, agilis, EuroNight to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by coach.
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Leipzig by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Leipzig:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Linz 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 Linz 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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