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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 an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €538.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€141 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €538 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leipzig:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average €141.
A bus is €487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average €538.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
Tickets start at around €141 compared to roughly €105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€35. The journey takes 7h 12m versus 6h 35m 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.
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 · FlixBus
3:55 PM 14h25 Brussels, Gare Du Midi 6:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 14h25 Brussels, Gare Du Midi 6:20 AM Leipzig, Hbf €56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- SN2587
4:25 PM 1h20 Brussels Airport 5:45 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €208 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 319 · ICE 1272 · IC 60409
8:22 PM 8h27 Brussels-Midi 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf €70 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 19 · ICE 590
6:25 PM 6h44 Brussels-Midi 1:09 AM Leipzig Hbf €110 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 315 · ICE 651 · IC 2233
12:25 PM 7h50 Brussels-Midi 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf €120 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 13h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 5:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
- SN2581
9:40 AM 1h25 Brussels Airport 11:05 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €208 1 One-way 0 transfers - SN2581+21876 · ICE 691
9:40 AM 5h02 Brussels Airport 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf €246 1 One-way 2 transfers - SN2581+18517 · ICE 1205
9:40 AM 5h33 Brussels Airport 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf €246 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leipzig:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average €141.
A bus is €487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leipzig costing on average €538.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, Alibus to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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