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 Hbf 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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vienna to Leipzig on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Erdberg	8h 15m	7:45pm	Leipzig central station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30pm	Erdberg	10h 15m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Hbf	10h 35m	7:45pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	Hbf	10h 40m	11:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 50m	9:45am	Leipzig central station	No tags

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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$36 - $137	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $315	Average Duration6h 57m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $48	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Leipzig?

Stops in Vienna

A
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
C
Vienna Airport
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D
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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E
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,439 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Leipzig by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$32

11/24

$44

Today

$39

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11/27

$33

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$33

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $32

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 $32 to $115 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 2025-11-30.