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Leipzig has been a transport hub for centuries – although that’s hardly surprising since the Leipzig Fair emerged at the crossroads of two major trade routes. These days, of course, Leipzig can be easily reached by road, rail and air.
By air
Leipzig/Halle Airport is served by more than 40 airlines flying to nearly 100 destinations. The timetable of scheduled flights lists some 180 direct connections each week to 14 destinations throughout Europe. In addition, many travellers heading for Leipzig fly to Frankfurt, Munich or Zurich and then change. The excellent domestic flight service dovetails well with connecting flights to destinations all over the world.
The
Airport Express operated by rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG (German rail) departs from the airport for Leipzig Central Station every 30 minutes. There is also a wide choice of
car hire companies at the airport. To take a taxi to your hotel, use the taxi rank outside Terminal B. The journey from the airport to the city centre usually takes about 20 minutes depending on the traffic and it shouldn’t cost more than €30.
By rail
Travelling by rail is perhaps the most relaxing way of reaching Leipzig; it’s also kind to the environment and inexpensive too boot! Leipzig Central Station is located right in the city centre and is one of the largest and most modern stations in Europe. The travel centre at the station is open daily until 10pm, while the service desk on the concourse operates 24 hours.
For tickets, timetables and seat reservations, contact Deutsche Bahn AG on +49 (0)180 599-6633 or log on to (
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en).
Most hotels are just a short walk away from the station, although you may prefer to take a taxi from the rank outside the station (the biggest taxi rank in central Leipzig).
By road
Leipzig can be easily reached by road thanks to its location at the junction of the A9 (Munich–Berlin) and A14 (Magdeburg–Dresden) motorways.
If you’re coming by car, you’ll find that Leipzig is well signposted. Here are some general directions:
From the east
Take the A14 motorway heading for Leipzig and Magdeburg. Take the exit marked Leipzig Mitte and continue on main road B2 towards “Alte Messe.”
From the north
Take the A9 motorway heading for Munich. At the intersection Schkeuditzer Kreuz, change to the A14 and continue towards Dresden. Take the exit marked Leipzig Mitte and continue on main road B2 towards “Alte Messe.”
From the west
Take the A14 heading for Dresden. Take the exit marked Leipzig Mitte and continue on main road B2 towards “Alte Messe.”
From the south
Take the A9 heading for Berlin. At the Schkeuditzer Kreuz intersection, change to the A14. Take the exit marked Leipzig Mitte and continue on main road B2 towards “Alte Messe.”
Public transport
Leipzig boasts an extensive public transport system. Its mainstay is the tram network, one of the largest in Germany. The 15 tram routes, 3 local railway lines and more than 30 bus routes are seamlessly integrated into a system of public transport covering the entire city.
