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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne 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 train which can get you there in 8h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 28m Average total duration 14h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Lausanne to Leipzig:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $646 (€522) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Leipzig costing on average $735 (€594).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
Flight takes on average 15h 25m.
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How to get from Lausanne to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:55 PM18h50Lausanne6:45 PMLeipzig$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:55 PM18h50Lausanne6:45 PMLeipzig$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 AM17h10Lausanne3:55 AMLeipzig$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:10 PM17h25Lausanne5:35 AMLeipzig$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Leipzig:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Leipzig costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $646 (€522) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Leipzig costing on average $735 (€594).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
Flight takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne 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 Lausanne station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome 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.
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