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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 1m. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leipzig:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Leipzig
How to get from Basel to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM11h40Basel, Bahnhof2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM11h40Basel, Bahnhof2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 21916 · ICE 605+
DS11892:55 PM4h51EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$2631One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:30 PM12h45Basel Bad Bhf1:15 AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)$651One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus12:30 PM11h05Basel Bad Bhf11:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
- IC 604099:16 PM7h33Basel SBB4:49 AMLeipzig Hbf$941One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM11h45Basel, Bahnhof5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM13h30Basel, Bahnhof1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
- 21876 · ICE 691+DS11876:15 AM8h27EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$1521One-way2 transfers
- 18517 · ICE 1205+DS11876:15 AM8h58EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:13 PMLeipzig Hbf$1541One-way2 transfers
- 21884 · ICE 601+DS11876:15 AM9h31EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$1581One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Leipzig:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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