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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $169.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$196 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $676 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Brussels to Leipzig:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average $196 (€160).
A bus is $603 (€492) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average $676 (€552).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Leipzig
How to get from Brussels to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM13h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM13h10Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5587+
LH1526:20 AM3h30Brussels Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7181One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 317 · ICE 5924:25 PM6h44Brussels-Midi11:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$1961One-way1 transfer
ICE 11 · ICE 121 · ICE 930 · ICE 5086:25 AM7h39Brussels-Midi2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$2301One-way3 transfers
ICE 11 · IC 2155 · ICE 25906:25 AM8h44Brussels-Midi3:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$2391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM14h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:20 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1381One-way1 transfer
KL1704 · KL1779+
21916 · ICE 60510:25 AM9h21Brussels Airport7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$4471One-way3 transfers
KL1704 · KL1779+
21924 · ICE 259710:25 AM10h17Brussels Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$4531One-way3 transfers
KL1704 · KL1777+
21916 · ICE 60510:25 AM9h21Brussels Airport7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$4721One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leipzig:
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average $196 (€160).
A bus is $603 (€492) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average $676 (€552).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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