Travel planning and tips
Are you planning a trip to Leipzig or the region and are still looking for ways to get from A to B? Here you will find all the important information about planning your journey as well as useful Suggestionshow you can reach Leipzig's sights and explore the region cheaply and in a climate-neutral way.
Facts & Figures on Traffic in Leipzig
Around 120.000 travellers use Leipzig Central Station every day
There are a total of 13 tram lines in Leipzig
61 bus lines operate throughout the city
Since 2013 the City Tunnel Leipzig Central Station directly with the city center as well as the surrounding regions and recreational areas
Leipzig Central Station
Arriving at Europe's best train station
Middle in the heart of the city Located, the Leipzig Central Station direct insights into urban life and serves as perfect starting point for exploration to all corners of Leipzig. Thanks to the modern city tunnels, which has been connecting the station directly to the city center underground since 2013, visitors can reach the city center and the surrounding regions quickly and easily. With the completion of the City Tunnel, the station has been transformed from a traditional terminus into a dynamic through station that connects the city with both regional as well as supra-regional goals Directly in front of the main station are further connections to the local public transport such as bus or tram.
Europe's largest terminal station
Stay a moment in the building before heading to the vibrant city center. You are in Europe's largest terminal station, whose magnificent building with its monumental façade the most beautiful train stations in Europe The Leipzig Central Station not only impresses with its magnificent architecture, but also offers a lively shopping world on three levels. In the Promenades Central Station Travelers find in over 140 stores Everything your heart desires.
Tip: Find out more about the impressive building on a tour of the main station. You can find this and other tours here: Tours and experiences.
Arrive safely from every direction
Leipzig is a Transport hub with tradition. The trade fair and commercial centre, which has grown at the intersection of two military and trade routes, now bundles more than ever the transport connections coming from all directions.
Thanks to its location on the motorways 9, 14 and 38, Leipzig is ideally connected to the Germany-wide motorway network. You can reach the city center via the following exits:
Tip: With the traffic live ticker you get current information about parking spaces, diversions and mobility stations directly on your smartphone.
Leipzig is growing – and with it the need for parking spaces.
Getting a street parking space in the middle of the city is a real stroke of luck. You will need less luck with a central parking garageLeipzig has several parking garages in the city centre that are connected to the parking information system.
Tip: An overview of all parking garages in Leipzig city centre and places close to the centre can be found im traffic information system.
In addition, you have a total of six Park & Ride spaces available. Distributed throughout the city, located on important access routes and directly connected to Leipzig's very well-developed transport network. Four of them are in the west of Leipzig, one in the north and another car park in the southeast.
The best: All Park & Ride spaces are open 24/7 and free of charge.
11 parking garages are available in the city center
For occasional car users, there are numerous teilAuto car sharing stations
The vast majority of the city area belongs to the Leipzig environmental zone
As a city of short distances, Leipzig can be explored in a variety of ways
With BMW and Porsche Leipzig is already an important industrial location for electromobility. But that alone is not enough for the people of Leipzig – they want Germany's pioneering city in terms of e-mobility. Numerous initiatives and projects are already ensuring that Leipzig is a true paradise for electric cars and e-bikes at a hunt.
In addition to one nationwide network of charging stations, you can also charge your electricity in Leipzig in an innovative way at a LED lantern refueling. Furthermore are Bicycle speedways planned in the Leipzig area and the Parking in the city is becoming increasingly attractive for electric cars.
You can book an Overview of e-charging stations as well as others useful information are compiled here for you.
Sustainable Automobility
protects the environment and your wallet
With car sharing, cars can be rented conveniently and for a short period of time
Usage: Register with a car sharing provider and book vehicles via a website or app
Fall asleep and wake up happy
For nature lovers Camping in Leipzig and the region An unforgettable experience with great fun and relaxation effects. Relax in harmony with nature, slow down and let your soul unwind.
Whether with the caravan, motorhome or tent, cozy or comfortable, small place or large park - here every camper will find their own paradise. Far away from the noise, hustle and bustle of everyday life and yet close to the city are the numerous camping and motorhome pitches. In Leipzig and the region you can experience the freedom of camping in a particularly relaxed and exciting way.
Traveling by long-distance bus
Convenient and cost-effective
Today, long-distance buses connect many important cities in Germany. You can also reach Leipzig in a relaxed and inexpensive way.
The new, ultra-modern long-distance bus terminal is located on the east side of Leipzig Central Station and is therefore perfectly connected to the city center. Some long-distance buses also serve the Leipzig Trade Fair and Leipzig/Halle Airport The easiest way to book bus tickets is online with the respective provider.
Tip: Many providers offer better deals the earlier you book a trip. Therefore, plan your trip in advance and compare the different providers.
Ready for Take-off
Travel by plane
The Leipzig/Halle Airport is located at the Schkeuditzer Kreuz (A9, A14), 18 km from Leipzig and 23 km from Halle.
There are Direct flights to and from major German cities Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf and Munich and many international metropolises such as London, Vienna, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul. Holiday flights also regularly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Palma de Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Greece or Egypt and many other places. Numerous other European and worldwide destinations can be reached via the German hubs Frankfurt am Main and Munich or Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Thanks to the fast ICE connection Berlin-Leipzig, you can reach your destination in just 1 hour 14 minutes.
Once you have landed in Leipzig, the S-Bahn will take you to 12 Minutes in the city center or in 6 Minutes Leipzig exhibition center.
The Red Bull Arena is located very close to the city center. On the one hand, this is a great advantage, but on the other hand, when events are sold out, there are not enough parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity.
So that you can cheer on your team in a relaxed manner and on time for kick-off, uses best the public transport.
The Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe are well prepared for the rush of visitors and are additional lines .
Tips for mobility and traffic
The dense network of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe with short cycle times not only makes Leipzig mobile, but also you. With the mobility app LeipzigMOVE you also use bike and car sharing and TaxiThis way you can always find the next stop, pay for your tickets without cash and explore the city by Nextbike explore.
Tip: With the LeipzigMOVE app you get a free Nextbike quota for the first 15 minutes every month - 10 times!
Here the Leipzig public transport company will advise you personally:
Service Center of the Leipzig Transport Company
Markgrafenstraße 2, 04109 Leipzig
Service times:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 − 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 − 16:00
mobility center at the main station
Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig
Service times:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 − 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 − 16:00
Our tips for more mobility
One app. Everything in it. To be mobile in Leipzig and the surrounding area, all you need is the LeipzigMOVE app.
LeipzigMOVE connects all mobility offers the city: bus, train, bike sharing, car sharing and taxi.
Additional Benefits you can enjoy with the LEIPZIG Welcome Cards.
With both the LEIPZIG CARD and the LEIPZIG REGIO CARD you can really save a lot.
Riding the bicycle
Through the middle and into the green
Leipzig is the city of short distances and wants to be explored by you. The bike is the perfect choice for this. For example, you can take a bike tour through the Leipzig Auwald − the largest contiguous forest area in Europe. Or you can cycle along the water. There are cycle paths along the water in "Little Venice" a lot, because the Pleiße, Parthe and Weiße Elster rivers flow directly through the city.
Also a trip to the Leipzig region You can start directly from the city center. Grab a bike and take the S-Bahn to the Leipzig area. There are numerous cycle paths im Leipzig Neuseenland and the Saxon castles- And heathland awaits you. Discover the landscape along the trough- or Elbe Cycle Path, tours the cycle paths through the Saxon fruit country or discover the traces of the former brown coal in the Neuseenland.
Info: If you are travelling by e-bike, you can find all E-bike charging stations in Leipzig and the surrounding region.
Welcome to Leipzig - The Podcast for your Leipzig Trip
Cycling through the city
Tip: In Leipzig nobody needs their own bike, just use one of the many bike rental stations in Leipzig and the region.