--- title: "Conference in Leipzig: easily accessible ► Leipzig Convention" url: "https://www.leipzig-convention.com/en/getting-here-travel" description: "Leipzig has a central location and is easy to reach: climate-neutral by train, car and plane ► Plan your conference now!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Convention > Leipzig > Congress city > Getting here & travel" --- Getting here and travel in Leipzig ================================== All roads lead to Leipzig: the Saxon conference destination is located in the heart of Europe, easily accessible from all directions, and once you’re here it’s easy to get from A to B. Event planners and delegates also benefit from the city’s excellent transport links and attractive offers. - - - - Good accessibility ------------------ - **Leipzig/Halle Airport** 18 km from the city centre Twelve minutes by S-Bahn to the city centre or six minutes to the exhibition centre at Neue Messe Night-time connections with the NXL night bus service - **Leipzig Central Station** with ICE, IC, EC and IR services Covering more space than any other station in Europe, the railway station also has a shopping mall with over 140 shops - **Autobahn road links** - A9 (Berlin-Munich) - A14 (Dresden-Halle) - A38 (Göttingen-Leipzig) Travelling by plane: Perfectly connected, flexible to reach ----------------------------------------------------------- Flight connections from Leipzig/Halle Airport **Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)** offers regular the domestic connection to Frankfurt am Main, which also serve as feeder flights to international hubs. For direct international flights, there is a connection to Vienna and links to numerous other cities and holiday destinations. **Easy access to Berlin** Thanks to its proximity to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Leipzig is also easily accessible for national and international conference delegates. - - Get to Frankfurt Airport quickly and conveniently ------------------------------------------------- with Lufthansa Express Rail Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa have teamed up to offer direct train travel from Leipzig Central Station to Frankfurt Airport. With a , it is possible to check in for your train and flight at the same time – from 30 hours before take-off until 15 minutes before your train departs. This means you arrive at Frankfurt Airport on time and benefit from optimised transfer times. Travel to Leipzig by train -------------------------- with Deutsche Bahn Travelling by train can be an alternative to travelling by car or plane. DB event offers provide travel options on local and long-distance rail services. Please check the Deutsche Bahn offer details for the applicable services and conditions. - Tammi on the train at IMEX 2025 \| Leipzig Convention Bureau Take the night train to Leipzig ------------------------------- A between **Zurich** and **Leipzig** started in 2022. The Canopus leaves Zurich at 19:59 and arrives at Leipzig’s main railway station via Basel, Freiburg and Karlsruhe around 5am the following morning. Passengers can also return to Zurich while they sleep. The night train leaves Leipzig at 23:49 and arrives in Zurich at 09:05 the next morning. Getting around Leipzig by car ----------------------------- Public transport, car sharing and electric vehicle charging city high-rise building and Europahaus \| Leipzig Convention Bureau The city’s conference and event venues are also accessible by car. For the sake of the environment, all vehicles within the city’s low-emission zone require a **green sticker**. Leipzig has a total of six **Park & Ride sites**. They are located on major access roads and are directly linked to Leipzig’s dense public transport network. They make it easier for you to get around. All Park & Ride sites are open around the clock and free to use. Leave your car behind and protect the environment – use **car sharing** with the providers cityflitzer, teilAuto and Flinkster. With Leipzig’s oldest radio taxi centre and over 250 taxis, the number **4884** is there for you reliably and quickly around the clock. - - Situated at the intersection of two military and trade routes, over the years Leipzig grew as a trade fair and commercial centre. Today, more transport links than ever before converge here from all directions. Leipzig’s proximity to the A9, A14 and A38 motorways provides easy access from the German autobahn network. The city centre can be reached via the following exits: - From the direction of **Berlin and Magdeburg** via the A14, exit at Leipzig-Mitte - From the direction of **Dresden** via the A14, exit at Leipzig-Ost - From the direction of **Munich and Erfurt** via the A38, exit at Leipzig-Südwest Skyline above the Grimmaischer Steinweg \| Leipzig Convention Bureau Electric mobility in Leipzig ---------------------------- Leipzig is already an industrial location for electric vehicles thanks to BMW and Porsche. With currently **540 charging points**, some of which are operated by the public utility company Stadtwerke Leipzig, you can charge your electric car conveniently and cost-effectively. But Leipzig has bigger ambitions: the city aims to become a pioneer of e-mobility in Germany. Numerous initiatives and projects are driving this vision forward, making Leipzig a **haven for electric cars**. Alongside an **extensive network of charging points**, you can even charge your electric car directly from an innovative LED lantern. - - - Efficient mobility in Leipzig ----------------------------- Trams and buses 13 tram lines 48 bus lines 11 night lines With an excellent network of trams and buses operated by the LVB public transport authority, Leipzig is well connected to the public transport system. With **13 tram lines, 46 bus lines** and **12 night lines** the network covers the entire area of the city. Short journey times and the dense network mean that **everything is close by in Leipzig**, making it ideal for conferences and events. Augustusplatz with Staycity Aparthotel and tram \| Leipzig Convention Bureau Koenig Albert Bridge on Karl-Heine-Strasse \| Leipzig Convention Bureau ### The Leipzig congress ticket As an event organiser, you can benefit from customised mobility solutions from the LVB public transport authority. With the **congress ticket**, the participant’s pass becomes a travel pass – a convenient and climate-friendly way to reach the venue. - - Mobility on two wheels ---------------------- Leipzig’s compact size, flat terrain and excellent cycle paths mean that many conference and event venues are easily accessible by bike or e-scooter. If you don’t bring your own bike, there are plenty of **rental stations** around the city. Leipzig is also ideal for **e-bikers**: there are charging points and self-help bicycle workshops not only in the city centre, but also in the surrounding districts. Cycling along the **idyllic cycle paths** in and around Leipzig is the perfect complement to your event. **High-speed cycle paths** between Leipzig and surrounding towns are also in the pipeline.