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Compare train and bus for Basel to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€128 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Leipzig
Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Leipzig.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Leipzig: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Leipzig from Basel is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leipzig:
Taking a train costs $27 (€24) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).
Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Leipzig from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 11 h 30 min.
Leipzig is approximately 337 miles (544 km) away from Basel.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Leipzig is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 2 flights a day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Basel and Leipzig as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Leipzig:
- Most travelers catch their train from Basel SBB and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Leipzig:
- You can go to Leipzig from Basel by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $32 (€29) with FlixBus from Basel to Leipzig on Omio.
- You can travel between Basel and Leipzig by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with ÖBB | ICE from Basel to Leipzig.
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Leipzig with Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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