--- title: "Arrival, Transport & Parking ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/travel/getting-here-transport" description: "Information about your arrival and mobility on site, including how to get to the Red Bull Arena ► We look forward to seeing you!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Travel > Plan your trip > Getting here & transport" --- Getting to Leipzig ================== - - - - - - Travel planning and tips Das Neue Rathaus - Reise nach Leipzig Are you planning a trip to Leipzig or the region and still looking for the best ways to get from A to B? Here you will find all the important information for **planning your journey** as well as useful **tips** on how to reach Leipzig's attractions affordably and carbon-neutrally and explore the region. Facts & figures about transportation in Leipzig - Around 120,000 travelers use Leipzig Central Station every day - Leipzig has a total of 13 tram lines - 61 bus routes operate throughout the city - Since 2013, the **City Tunnel** has connected Leipzig Central Station directly with the city center as well as the surrounding regions and recreational areas By train to Leipzig ------------------- Leipzig Central Station Arrive at Europe's best train station Osthalle des Leipziger Hauptbahnhofs - Reise nach Leipzig Located right **in the heart of the city**, **Leipzig Central Station** offers immediate insights into urban life and serves as the **perfect starting point for exploring** every corner of Leipzig. Thanks to the modern **City Tunnel**, which has connected the station directly underground with the city centre since 2013, visitors can quickly and effortlessly reach the city centre and the neighbouring regions. With the completion of the City Tunnel, the station has transformed from a traditional terminus into a dynamic through station that connects the city with both **regional and national destinations**. Directly in front of the central station, there are **additional connections to** such as buses and trams. Europe's largest terminus station Hauptbahnhof Leipzig - Reise nach Leipzig Stay inside the building for a moment longer before heading into the vibrant city centre. After all, you are in **Europe's largest terminal station,** whose magnificent building with its monumental façade is considered one of **Europe's most beautiful railway stations**. Leipzig Main Station impresses not only with its grand architecture, but also offers a lively shopping world across three levels. At the , travellers will find everything their hearts desire in **over 140 shops**. **Tip**: Find out more about this impressive building on a guided tour of the main station. You can find this and other guided tours in our . Travel offer - Travelling to Leipzig by car ---------------------------- Arrive easily from every direction Der Innenstadtring führt um das historische Stadtzentrum Leipzigs. Leipzig is a **transport hub with a long tradition.** The trade fair and trading centre that grew at the crossroads of two military and trade routes now brings together transport links from all directions more than ever before. Thanks to its location on the A9, A14 and A38 motorways, Leipzig is ideally connected to Germany's nationwide motorway network. You can reach the city centre via the following exits: - From the **direction of Berlin** via the A9 and A14, Leipzig-Mitte exit - From the **direction of Dresden** via the A14, Leipzig-Ost exit - From the **direction of Munich and Erfurt** via the A38, Leipzig-Südwest exit **Tip**: With the you can get up-to-date information on parking spaces, diversions and mobility stations directly on your smartphone. ### Parking garages in the city center ### Parking downtown **Leipzig is growing – and so is the need for parking spaces.** Finding an on-street parking space right in the city centre is a real stroke of luck. You need less luck with a **central multi-storey car park space**. In the heart of the centre, Leipzig has several multi-storey car parks that are connected to the parking information system. **Tip:** You can find an overview of all multi-storey car parks in Leipzig city centre as well as spaces close to the centre **in the** . You also have a total of six **Park & Ride sites** available to you. They are spread across the city, located on key access routes and directly connected to Leipzig's very well-developed transport network. Four of them are in the west of Leipzig, one is in the north and another car park is in the south-east. **The best part:** All Park & Ride sites are open 24/7 and are also free of charge. - 11 parking garages are available in the city center - For occasional car users, there are numerous teilAuto car-sharing stations - By far the largest part of the city area is within the Leipzig Low Emission Zone - As a city where everything is close by, Leipzig can be explored in many different ways ### Park & Ride spaces in Leipzig - On the road with an electric car -------------------------------- With **BMW** and **Porsche** Leipzig is already an important industrial centre for electric mobility. But that alone is not enough for the people of Leipzig − they want to be **Germany's pioneering city** when it comes to e-mobility. Numerous initiatives and projects are already ensuring that Leipzig is a true **paradise for electric cars and e-bikes** . In addition to a **comprehensive network of charging stations**, you can also charge your vehicle in Leipzig in a very innovative way at an **LED streetlight**. In addition, **cycle superhighways** are planned into the Leipzig region, and **parking in the city** is becoming increasingly attractive for electric cars. An **overview of e-charging stations** as well as further **useful information** has been compiled for you here. - Charging points are currently available in Leipzig a year, all charging stations are available to you 24/7 Electricity from renewable energy sources Sustainable car mobility easy on the environment and your wallet - With car sharing, cars can be hired conveniently and for short periods - Use: Register with a car-sharing provider and book vehicles via a website or app - - Traveling to Leipzig and the region by RV ----------------------------------------- Camping happiness between city and nature Ferienresort am Störmthaler See - Reise nach Leipzig Camping in Leipzig and the surrounding region is a special experience for everyone who loves nature and is looking for peace and quiet. Whether you want to switch off, recharge or simply enjoy yourself – here, the **sense of freedom that comes with camping** is combined with a **genuine relaxation effect**. With a tent, motorhome or caravan, at small, family-run sites or spacious facilities with plenty of comfort: the campsites and pitches in Leipzig and the region offer **the perfect retreat for every taste**. Nestled in nature and yet close to the action – here you can experience the tranquillity of camping without having to miss out on Leipzig’s urban diversity. - - - - To Leipzig by long-distance bus ------------------------------- Traveling by long-distance bus Convenient and affordable Straße des 18. Oktober - Reise durch Leipzig Long-distance buses now connect many important cities in Germany. They are also a relaxed and affordable way for you to get to Leipzig. The new, state-of-the-art long-distance bus terminal is located on the east side of Leipzig Central Station, making it 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:** With many providers, you get better rates the earlier you book a trip. So plan your journey in advance and compare the different providers. ### Long-distance bus stops To Leipzig by plane ------------------- Ready for Takeoff Traveling by plane Flughafen Leipzig/Halle - Reise nach Leipzig **Airport Leipzig/Halle** is located at the Schkeuditzer Kreuz interchange (A9, A14), 18 km from Leipzig and 23 km from Halle. There are **direct flights to and from major German cities** Frankfurt am Main and Stuttgart, as well as **international metropolises** such as Vienna. Holiday flights to Palma de Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Greece, Egypt and many other destinations also depart regularly from Airport Leipzig/Halle. Numerous other European and international destinations can be reached via the German hubs Frankfurt am Main and Munich or Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Thanks to the fast ICE connection between Berlin and Leipzig, you will reach your destination in just 1 hour and 14 minutes. Once you have landed in Leipzig, the S-Bahn takes you in **12 minutes** to the **city centre** or in **6 minutes** to the **Leipzig Exhibition Centre**. - Getting to and from Red Bull Arena ---------------------------------- The is located very close to the city center. On the one hand, this is a major advantage; on the other hand, it means that there are not enough parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity for sold-out events. So that you can arrive relaxed and on time to cheer on your team at kickoff, it’s best to **use public transportation.** The are well prepared for the rush of visitors and operate **additional routes**. Getting around by bus and train ------------------------------- Tips for mobility and transport König-Albert-Brücke in Plagwitz - Reisen in Leipzig The dense network of with frequent services keeps not only Leipzig moving, but you too. With the , you can also use **bike and car sharing** as well as **taxis**. This means you can always find the nearest stop, pay for your tickets cashlessly and explore the city **by Nextbike**. Tip: With the LeipzigMOVE app, you get a monthly Nextbike free allowance for the first 15 minutes – and you can use it 10 times! The Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe will be happy to advise you in person here: **Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe Service Center** Markgrafenstraße 2, 04109 Leipzig **Service hours:** Monday to Friday: 8:00 am − 8:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am − 4:00 pm **Mobility Center at the main station** Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig **Service hours:** Monday to Friday: 8:00 am − 8:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am − 4:00 pm Our tips for more mobility - **One app. Everything included.** To get around Leipzig and the surrounding area, all you need is the LeipzigMOVE app. - LeipzigMOVE **connects all mobility options** in the city: bus, train, bike sharing, car sharing, and taxi. - **Additional benefits** are yours with the LEIPZIG Welcome Cards. - With both the Leipzig Card and the Leipzig Regio Card, you can **save a lot**. - - Cycling in Leipzig and the region --------------------------------- Getting around by bike Straight through the centre and into the green Könneritzbrücke im Leipziger Westen - Reise nach Leipzig Leipzig is the **city of short distances** and is waiting for you to explore it. A bike is the perfect choice for this. For example, you can take a bike tour through the **Leipzig Riverside Forest** − Europe’s largest contiguous alluvial forest. Or you can cycle **along the water**. There are plenty of waterside cycle paths in "**Little Venice**", as the Pleiße, Parthe and White Elster rivers flow right through the city here. You can also start a trip to the **Leipzig Region** directly from the city centre. Grab a bike and take the S-Bahn to the area around Leipzig. Numerous **cycle routes** await you in the and the **Saxon** **and** . Discover the landscape along the or the **Elbe Cycle Path**, tour the cycle paths through or discover the traces of former lignite mining in the New Lakeland. **Info: If you are out and about on an e-bike, you can find all** **in Leipzig and the surrounding region here.** Welcome to Leipzig - The podcast for your Leipzig trip Cycling through the city - ### Bike hire stations **Tip**: In Leipzig, you don't need your own bike; simply use one of the many **bike rental stations** in Leipzig and the region. - All tips on arrival and transportation at a glance --------------------------------------------------