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Compare train, bus, and flight for Krefeld to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krefeld to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 €44, while a flight costs an average of €471.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€116 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €471 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Krefeld to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Krefeld to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Leipzig:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average €116.
A bus is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (5h 49m by train vs 6h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €116 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Krefeld to Leipzig
How to get from Krefeld to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Krefeld to Leipzig is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 PM 4h10 Krefeld 10:05 PM Leipzig €413 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:55 PM 4h10 Krefeld 10:05 PM Leipzig €413 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 AM 3h30 Krefeld 9:00 AM Leipzig €497 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM 4h45 Krefeld 9:15 PM Leipzig €455 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Krefeld to Leipzig:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average €116.
A bus is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Krefeld to Leipzig costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Krefeld and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Krefeld Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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