Prague to Leipzig by bus
Leipzig lies 200 km (125 mi) north-west of Prague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 245 km (152 mi) of road.
| Prague | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 504,971 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Leipzig
Crossing from Czechia into Germany: money changes from the Koruna to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Prague to Leipzig
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Staying in Leipzig
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig. Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (278), and 11 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 413,021 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leipzig from Prague?
200 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Prague; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Prague to Leipzig by bus?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prague and Leipzig?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Leipzig?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Leipzig?
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.