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What is the best way to travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool, Trains and Flights for the journey to Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 40m
$22
$31
2
Train
3h 3m
$21
$32
134
Car
3h 30m
$23
$32
5
Flight
1h 0m
$105
$133
5

What is the cheapest way to reach Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $21 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $23
Saturday
from $23
Sunday
from $21
Monday
from $24
Tuesday
from $23
Wednesday
from $22
Thursday
from $23

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Leipzig
    10:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $23
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Leipzig
    5:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $29
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Leipzig
    2:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $35
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 16m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    2:11 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    4:33 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    7:55 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 6m
    0
    4:33 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    7:39 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Leipzig
    10:10 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Leipzig
    2:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig
    1:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $40

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 16m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    2:11 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $21
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    4:45 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 3m
    0
    7:33 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    10:36 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $54
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $105
  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    9:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $105
  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Leipzig
    9:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $26
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Leipzig
    12:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $105
  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:15 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Leipzig
    9:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $32

What are the fastest trips from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Lufthansa. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 3h 30m
Saturday
from 3h 6m
Sunday
from 1h 0m
Monday
from 1h 0m
Tuesday
from 4h 40m
Wednesday
from 1h 0m
Thursday
from 3h 50m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Leipzig
    2:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $35
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Leipzig
    5:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $29
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Leipzig
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 6m
    0
    4:33 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    7:39 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 16m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    2:11 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    4:33 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    7:55 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $33
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig
    1:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $40
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Leipzig
    10:10 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Leipzig
    9:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $40
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    9:30 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 3m
    0
    7:33 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    10:36 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 16m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    2:11 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $21
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    4:45 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $25
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    6:55 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    1h 0m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    3:15 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $128
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    1h 0m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    7:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $229
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 40m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Leipzig
    12:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Leipzig
    9:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $26
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Leipzig
    9:30 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $32
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:40 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    5:05 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

What are the most popular stations in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main?

In Leipzig, you will usually depart from Central Station, Trade Fair Train Station or Miltitzer Allee Train Station, while in Frankfurt am Main you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or West Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig? With 6 connections between 3 Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main, you can pay as low as $21 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Frankfurt am Main in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Markkleeberg or to Neu-Isenburg, and look at flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main?

The most popular companies between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine

All you need to know when you travel from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main

How can I reach Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig.

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main is 182.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $21 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

More routes to Leipzig and to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leipzig and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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