How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig start from $35. The average price for this route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 305 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?

A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 5m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 40m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:12pm	Südbahnhof	6h 38m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 5m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 35m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 35m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 40m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 5m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:12pm	Südbahnhof	6h 38m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 5m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 35m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 40m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 5m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 5m	5:10am	Leipzig central station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

293 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $174	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $398	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $66	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11472 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $35

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig start from $35. The average price for this route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 305 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$46

11-28

$50

Today

$44

11-30

$48

12-01

$40

12-02

No data

12-03

$34

12-04

No data

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $77 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 $34 which is on 2025-12-03.