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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, Flights and Carpool 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 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus 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
$39
$42
1
Train
5h 6m
$43
$50
86
Flight
3h 40m
$124
$326
13

What is the cheapest way to reach Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?

You can get to Leipzig with just $39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Tuesday
from $43
Wednesday
from $173
Thursday
from $39
Friday
from $195
Saturday
from $44
Sunday
from $152
Monday
from $124

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 27m
    0
    1:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    8:49 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 28m
    0
    4:41 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 27m
    0
    2:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    9:49 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $53

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    7h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $173
  • Condor
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $175
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $233

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Avion Express
    9h 55m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from $195
  • Condor
    15h 35m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:25 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $212
  • Lufthansa
    15h 10m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $218

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:48 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $44
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 6m
    0
    6:04 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $48
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 44m
    0
    3:59 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:43 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $53
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Condor
    18h 45m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:25 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $152
  • Eurowings
    18h 25m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $164
  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $274

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Condor
    18h 50m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:30 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $124
  • Eurowings
    6h 30m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $148
  • Lufthansa
    3h 40m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $288

What are the fastest trips from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

You can get to Leipzig from Mönchengladbach in just 3h 40m 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.

Tuesday
from 6h 28m
Wednesday
from 3h 50m
Thursday
from 7h 0m
Friday
from 9h 10m
Saturday
from 5h 6m
Sunday
from 3h 50m
Monday
from 3h 40m

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 28m
    0
    4:41 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    11:09 AM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $47
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 14m
    0
    3:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    10:36 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $53
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 27m
    0
    1:22 PM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    8:49 PM
    Leipzig
    Trade Fair Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $233
  • Eurowings
    7h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $173
  • Condor
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Condor
    Economy
    from $175

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Austrian Airlines
    9h 10m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $503
  • Avion Express
    9h 55m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from $195
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    11h 40m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $608

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 6m
    0
    6:04 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $48
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    3:32 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:10 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:42 PM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $56
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    7:15 AM
    Leipzig
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $274
  • Austrian Airlines
    9h 10m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $505
  • Austrian Airlines
    15h 0m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $443

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 40m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $288
  • Eurowings
    6h 30m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $148
  • Turkish Airlines
    10h 40m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:00 PM
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $457
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 4 connections between 2 Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool 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 $39 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Leipzig in just 3h 40m.

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, Austrian Airlines and Condor, 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, Austrian Airlines and Condor. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Austrian Airlines, Condor, Lufthansa 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 4 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool, 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 $39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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 40m with a Flight from Lufthansa.

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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