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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Berlin to Leipzig:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Leipzig costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Leipzig
How to get from Berlin to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain5:39 PM1h10Berlin Südkreuz station6:49 PMLeipzig Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain5:39 PM1h10Berlin Südkreuz station6:49 PMLeipzig Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain8:04 PM1h08Berlin Südkreuz station9:12 PMLeipzig Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain5:30 PM1h19Berlin Hbf6:49 PMLeipzig Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain5:12 PM1h37Berlin Spandau6:49 PMLeipzig Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain7:57 PM1h15Berlin Hbf9:12 PMLeipzig Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM2h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)11:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM2h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)11:30 PMLeipzig, Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Leipzig:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Leipzig costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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