How to travel from Brno to Leipzig

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Compare train and bus for Brno to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $79.

Distance: 238 miles (384 km)

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$79

Average price

$53

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Cheapest

$102

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6h 55m

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Fastest

6h 25m

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30m

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7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

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5h 16m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $53.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Leipzig:

A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Leipzig costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 6h 55m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brno and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brno to Leipzig among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 5h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Brno to Leipzig

How to get from Brno to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brno to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus7534027
    4:30 AM6h40
    Brno
    11:10 AMLeipzig
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Infobus7534027
    4:30 AM6h40
    Brno
    11:10 AMLeipzig
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM5h55
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    5:00 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)+Leo ExpressLE232
    7:21 PM7h31
    Brno-Židenice
    2:52 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague)+Leo ExpressLE232
    6:20 PM8h32
    Brno-Židenice
    2:52 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 276 · EC 458
    3:46 PM6h32
    Brno hlavní nádraží
    10:18 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 AM6h35
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    7:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 AM7h10
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    1:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 AM7h50
    Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)
    1:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brno 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 Brno to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brno and Leipzig including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brno to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $53.

This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Leipzig:

A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Leipzig costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Brno to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 6h 55m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from Brno to Leipzig is approximately 238 miles (384 km).
The average frequency per day from Brno to Leipzig is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brno and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brno to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brno hlavní nádraží and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brno to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, RACIC to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brno to Leipzig:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, RACIC.
Omio customers who travel from Brno to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.
To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.

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