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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ghent to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 $66, while a flight costs an average of $653.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $653 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg 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 Ghent to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Leipzig:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $166.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $653.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66. The journey takes 13h 7m versus 8h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Leipzig
How to get from Ghent to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 14h10 Gent, Ghent 7:15 AM Leipzig, Hbf $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 14h10 Gent, Ghent 7:15 AM Leipzig, Hbf $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS294 · OS2852:50 PM 3h40 Brussels Airport 6:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $1,172 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 598
9:41 AM 7h28 Ghent St Pieters 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf $181 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 598 · S3
9:41 AM 7h38 Ghent St Pieters 5:19 PM Leipzig Markt $185 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:55 AM 16h45 Gent, Ghent 5:40 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:55 AM 16h55 Gent, Ghent 5:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:45 AM 16h05 Gent, Ghent 7:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH158+LH55897:30 PM 3h45 Brussels Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $706 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH158+LH5577
5:05 PM 6h10 Brussels Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $706 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH156+LH5571
10:30 AM 7h30 Brussels Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $706 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Leipzig:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $166.
A bus is $588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $653.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn 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.
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