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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €457.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€102 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €457 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Duisburg to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Duisburg to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Leipzig:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Leipzig costing on average €102.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Leipzig costing on average €457.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€35. The journey takes 5h 21m versus 5h 19m 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 Duisburg to Leipzig
How to get from Duisburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 PM 6h20 Duisburg 5:35 AM Leipzig €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 PM 6h20 Duisburg 5:35 AM Leipzig €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM 6h20 Duisburg 5:35 AM Leipzig €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM 15h55 Duisburg 1:05 PM Leipzig €39 1 One-way 0 transfers10:20 AM 7h30 Duisburg 5:50 PM Leipzig €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Leipzig:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Leipzig costing on average €102.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Leipzig costing on average €457.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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