Travel
Airline and Train
Berlin Brandenburg Airport offers the shortest connection to Leipzig. From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, you can easily reach Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Leipzig Central Station) by train, with a travel time of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Trains depart regularly throughout the day.
If you arrive at Frankfurt Airport or Munich Airport, you can also travel to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Leipzig Central Station) by train. The journey typically takes around 3 to 3.5 hours from Frankfurt Airport and 4 to 4.5 hours from Munich Airport. Alternatively, direct flights from Frankfurt and Munich to Leipzig/Halle Airport are also available.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is the closest airport to the conference venue. However, only a limited number of international airlines provide direct flights to this airport.
Mobility/Transportation
Please consider traveling to the congress via train from Germany/Europe. If you are flying internationally, we recommend taking the train instead of a connecting flight within Germany, as the nearest airports (Halle-Leipzig/Berlin) require additional commuting on the last leg of your journey.
If flying is unavoidable, please consider choosing airfares/-lines with green fuel options or individual compensation of your CO2 emissions after your journey with a certified project of your choice. Below, you will find selected resources to help plan a sustainable journey:
Deutsche Bahn Saver Fare Ticket: Booking of saver fare tickets travelling within Germany
Deutsche Bahn Rail & Fly: For more information about how to book Rail & Fly options within Germany
Night Train Map: This map shows night trains from Aberdeen to Zagreb and helps with planning travels via night train, a comfortable and sustainable option to travel
The Man in Seat 61: Very comprehensive resource for travels within Europe with detailed up-to-date information about train connections, prices, and more
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe: Information about public transportation in Leipzig
Nextbike bikes: Bike rental system in Leipzig via smartphone app
Bicycle parking garage: There is extensive underground bicycle parking available directly near the conference location (Campus Augustusplatz/Mensa am Park, Universitätsstr. 5)
Calculation of CO2 emissions: Calculate the CO2 emissions from your participation of the IABS Congress
Deutsche Bahn Congress Ticket
We are also delighted to be now able to offer the just relaunched Deutsche Bahn Congress Ticket to attendees of the IABS Congress 2025. It offers a significant discount (even compared with the already reduced Saver Fare options at Deutsche Bahn) and can be used on any train operated by Deutsche Bahn, including ICE, IC, EC Trains, and regional trains. Please book the Congress Ticket and direct queries about further details directly with/to Deutsche Bahn.
Visa Requirements
Due to the varied visa requirements based on the attendee’s country of origin, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer guidance or assistance with visa applications for travel to Germany. We strongly encourage potential attendees to consult the German Embassy or Consulate in their home country or country of residence at their earliest convenience. Additionally, travel agencies may provide helpful information regarding the visa process.
To support visa applications, we can provide letters confirming registration or participation in the Congress upon request. If you require such a letter, please contact us at info.iabs2025@uni-leipzig.de.
