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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr335 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr335, while a train costs an average of kr881.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr335 Average price Cheapest | kr881 Average price | kr336 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bayreuth to Leipzig:
A bus is kr355 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Leipzig costing on average kr521.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 18m by bus vs 2h 24m by car) and save roughly kr170 compared to fuel and tolls (kr166 vs kr336). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bayreuth to Leipzig
How to get from Bayreuth to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:35 AM2h35Bayreuth, Hbf1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbfkr1321One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:35 AM2h35Bayreuth, Hbf1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbfkr1321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:35 AM2h20Bayreuth, Hbf5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbfkr2871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Leipzig:
A bus is kr355 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Leipzig costing on average kr521.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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