We have prepared a short overview of all the options for getting to Halle Saale. You can get here directly by flying into the Leipzig-Halle or Berlin airport. You could also reach Halle easily by train from different European cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, or Prague.
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By Plane to Leipzig is the Fastest Option
Many of you might be wondering about the easiest way to get to our city. Luckily, the city has an airport, Leipzig-Halle Airport, which is only 10 minutes from the train station and is easily reached by train. A single ticket to or from the airport costs 4.60 Euros. You can also use the trams in the city with the same ticket. The ticket is valid for three hours.
Leipzig-Halle Airport does operate some international flights, but not as many as the airport in Berlin. However, you might be able to find good flight connections from Turkish or Lufthansa Airlines.
It is worth mentioning that sometimes it is cheaper to fly to Berlin and then get here by bus or train, especially if you are flying with low-cost airlines like Ryanair or Easyjet.
We would highly recommend that you first check for flights to Leipzig-Halle Airport and compare them to the flights in Berlin. Sometimes, flying to Leipzig-Halle Airport from certain countries like Spain, Jordan, Egypt or Turkey will be cheaper than flying to Berlin.
By Train is a Very Popular Option
Using trains in Germany is a popular, reliable option. It has very good connections between German cities and as well as other European cities. You can travel the 170 km from Berlin to Halle (Saale) on the intercity train in only one hour!
By Bus is the Classic Option
Coming by bus to Halle from other European cities or Berlin may take you a little longer but is the most affordable option. Long-distance buses provide a good alternative to Deutsche Bahn.
Compared to trains, it takes more time to reach your destination. However, tickets are cheaper! You can find a ticket from Berlin to Halle for only 8 Euros. Several bus companies offer connections to Halle (Saale). Here are some helpful links: Meinfernbus, Flixbus, and Berlinlinienbus.
