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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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$151 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg 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 Bologna to Leipzig:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Leipzig costing on average $294 (€240).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Leipzig
How to get from Bologna to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 PM13h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1301One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 PM13h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:30 PM13h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1301One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM15h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 PM16h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1701One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Leipzig:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Leipzig costing on average $294 (€240).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Ryanair to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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