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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$133 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $550 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Leipzig:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
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 · FlixBus9:15 PM17h20Gent, Ghent2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM17h20Gent, Ghent2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · ICE 225 · ICE 6257:43 AM8h21Ghent St Pieters4:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$2081One-way5 transfers
Other options
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · ICE 557 · IC 20397:43 AM8h32Ghent St Pieters4:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$1961One-way3 transfers
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 559 · IC 24319:41 AM8h34Ghent St Pieters6:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$1961One-way4 transfers
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 559 · ICE 25959:41 AM9h01Ghent St Pieters6:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$2031One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM14h35Gent, Ghent7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM15h15Gent, Ghent7:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM14h30Gent, Ghent5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Leipzig:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Leipzig costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
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