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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 840 miles (1353 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$224 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 59m Average total duration 28h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.1 - 8.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Leipzig:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Leipzig costing on average $224 (€184).
A bus is $225 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Leipzig costing on average $341 (€280).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 29m.
Train takes on average 39h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Leipzig
How to get from Barcelona to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM30h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM30h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1339:25 AM2h40Barcelona El Prat Airport12:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM31h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM31h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM32h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1481One-way2 transfers
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21916 · ICE 6057:30 AM12h16Barcelona El Prat Airport7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$2181One-way2 transfers
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21884 · ICE 6017:30 AM8h16Barcelona El Prat Airport3:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$2231One-way2 transfers
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21876 · ICE 6917:30 AM7h12Barcelona El Prat Airport2:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$2351One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Leipzig:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Leipzig costing on average $224 (€184).
A bus is $225 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Leipzig costing on average $341 (€280).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 29m.
Train takes on average 39h 11m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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