What is the distance between Vienna and Leipzig?

The distance between the two cities is 281 miles (452 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Leipzig?

If you're headed to Leipzig from Vienna, chances are that your bus will depart from Erdberg and arrive at Leipzig Hbf. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Once in Leipzig, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, Riverside Forest, Madler Passage, St. Thomas Church and Grassimuseum.

Bus Vienna to Leipzig from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Vienna to Leipzig on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 20m	10:55pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Hbf	9h 45m	10:55pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	8h 10m	4:50am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Hbf	10h 40m	7:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Erdberg	7h 40m	4:50am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $137	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $317	Average Duration6h 57m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $48	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Leipzig?

Stops in Vienna

A - Erdberg

B - Vienna Airport

C - Hbf

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Leipzig by bus

What is the distance between Vienna and Leipzig?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Leipzig?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Vienna to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $105 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.