What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig are 182 miles (294 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Leipzig Hbf. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Russian Memorial Church St Alexej, Riverside Forest, St. Nicholas Church, St. Thomas Church and Opera House.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 45m	4:15am	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:05 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $152	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $247	Average Duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $48	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,294 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Best price found

11/11

$27

11/12

$81

Today

$28

11/14

No data

11/15

No data

11/16

No data

11/17

$21

11/18

No data

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $84 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-17.