How to get from Prague to Leipzig
- 201 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Leipzig. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 201 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
201 km
Prague to Leipzig: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Leipzig centralbus
FlixBus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Prague to Leipzig
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 01:45 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 01:45
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 11:35
- 15:45
- 18:00
- 20:00
- 22:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Leipzig works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Leipzig central, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Leipzig: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Leipzig?
The most useful route takes about 3h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Leipzig?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:45 and the last at 22:30, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Leipzig?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 01:45 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Leipzig leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Leipzig from Prague?
About 201 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Leipzig cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Leipzig?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Prague to Leipzig without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Leipzig?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026