Leipzig to Basel train

Travel between Leipzig, Germany and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Fully open.

Can I enter Switzerland from Germany?

International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Leipzig?

Conditions of entry:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/23/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train from Leipzig to Basel as this information can change.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Leipzig is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Switzerland?

Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Basel?

What are the requirements?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the safety rules to follow in Leipzig, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

Last checked on 5/22/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Leipzig from Basel here.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Leipzig to Basel trains for as little as $34 (€30)  in the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $54 (€48)  for a train ticket to Basel from Leipzig.

The distance from Leipzig to Basel by train is approximately 337 miles (544 km).

The train time between Leipzig and Basel is on average 6 h 22 min  for the 337 miles (544 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Leipzig to Basel by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Leipzig, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Markt. When you arrive in Basel, your train can arrive in train stations including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite   to Basel SBB.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite and travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Basel SBB and need to travel approximately 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the train station to the city center in Basel.

Take the Leipzig to Basel train with ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Leipzig and Basel as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The earliest train for this trip departs from Leipzig at 4: 31 AM. The last train leaves from Leipzig at 11: 35 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Leipzig to Basel and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

If you book a train ticket from Leipzig to Basel within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $54 (€48) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Leipzig to Basel are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.