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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $625 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Geneva to Leipzig:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $535 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Leipzig costing on average $625 (€512).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Leipzig
How to get from Geneva to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM18h20Geneve, Place Dorcière5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM18h20Geneve, Place Dorcière5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1077 · LH1562:35 PM3h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7051One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · ICE 57610:05 AM9h59Geneva station8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$981One-way5 transfers
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 576 · ICE 8349:54 AM10h10Geneva station8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$981One-way4 transfers
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 3709:05 AM9h26Geneva station6:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1101One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM17h05Geneve, Place Dorcière1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM19h50Geneve, Place Dorcière7:45 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM19h25Geneve, Place Dorcière5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1171One-way1 transfer
SN2726 · SN2581+
IC 25737:05 AM14h21Geneva International Airport9:26 PMLeipzig Hbf$2181One-way2 transfers
KL1928+
KL1777+
IC 25737:15 AM14h11Geneva International Airport9:26 PMLeipzig Hbf$2371One-way2 transfers
KL1928+
KL1775+
IC 25737:15 AM14h11Geneva International Airport9:26 PMLeipzig Hbf$2371One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Leipzig:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $535 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Leipzig costing on average $625 (€512).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
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