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What is the best way to travel from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Leipzig from Mönchengladbach. 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
7h 0m
$29
$32
1
Train
5h 58m
$29
$45
156
Car
5h 10m
$37
$37
1
Flight
3h 15m
$163
$378
17

What is the cheapest way to reach Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?

You can get to Leipzig with just $29 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.

Tuesday
from $29
Wednesday
from $294
Thursday
from $52
Friday
from $163
Saturday
from $34
Sunday
Monday
from $29

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 18m
    0
    10:38 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    6:56 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 28m
    0
    10:41 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    6:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    3:43 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Rheydt Station
    11:49 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    5h 15m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:25 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $294
  • Cityjet
    3h 45m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:25 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $359
  • Austrian Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $414

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 59m
    0
    3:50 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:49 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $52
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 28m
    0
    4:41 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    9:52 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    5:09 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $80

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Condor
    5h 40m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:30 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $163
  • Lufthansa
    13h 35m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:15 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $220
  • Cityjet
    3h 15m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:00 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $329

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    1:30 PM
    Leipzig
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $37
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 35m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    9:20 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 58m
    0
    3:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    9:20 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 21m
    0
    4:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    10:43 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $255
  • Lufthansa
    5h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $255
  • Cityjet
    3h 40m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $300

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    4h 25m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $259
  • Austrian Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $365
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    26h 0m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $438

What are the fastest trips from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

You can get to Leipzig from Mönchengladbach in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Cityjet. 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.

Tuesday
from 7h 28m
Wednesday
from 3h 45m
Thursday
from 6h 28m
Friday
from 3h 15m
Saturday
from 3h 40m
Sunday
Monday
from 4h 25m

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 28m
    0
    10:41 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    6:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 6m
    0
    3:43 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Rheydt Station
    11:49 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 18m
    0
    10:38 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    6:56 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $29

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Cityjet
    3h 45m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:25 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $359
  • Lufthansa
    5h 15m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:25 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $294
  • Austrian Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $414

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 28m
    0
    4:41 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 17m
    0
    9:52 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    5:09 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $80
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 59m
    0
    3:50 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:49 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $52

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Cityjet
    3h 15m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:00 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $329
  • Condor
    5h 40m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:30 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $163
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $609

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Cityjet
    3h 40m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $300
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $255
  • Lufthansa
    5h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $255
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    1:30 PM
    Leipzig
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $37
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 58m
    0
    3:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    9:20 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 21m
    0
    4:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    10:43 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 35m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    9:20 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    4h 25m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $259
  • Austrian Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $365
  • Eurowings
    16h 5m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $438
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig

What are the most popular stations in Mönchengladbach and Leipzig?

In Mönchengladbach, you will usually depart from Herrath Train Station, Wickrath Train Station or Rheindahlen Train Station, while in Leipzig you will be arriving at Central Station, Trade Fair Train Station or Miltitzer Allee 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 Leipzig from Mönchengladbach? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Carpool 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 Mönchengladbach and Leipzig, you can pay as low as $29 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 Cityjet: you will get to Leipzig in just 3h 15m.

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 Mönchengladbach and Leipzig are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, 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 Mönchengladbach and Leipzig 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 Korschenbroich or to Markkleeberg, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Leipzig/Halle 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 Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

The most popular companies between Mönchengladbach and Leipzig, are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Cityjet and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig

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

FAQs about the trip from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig

How can I reach Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?

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

How far is Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?

The distance between Mönchengladbach and Leipzig is 256.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mönchengladbach and Leipzig?

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 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 70 kgs, and a flight 102 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

You can get to Leipzig with just $29 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

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 Leipzig in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Cityjet.

More routes to Mönchengladbach and to Leipzig

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

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