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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg 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 Leipzig to Basel:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Basel costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Basel
How to get from Leipzig to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM12h40Leipzig, Hbf12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM12h40Leipzig, Hbf12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 503 · ICE 9590 · ICE 2797:55 AM5h57Leipzig Hbf1:52 PMBasel SBB$2401One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:45 AM14h05Leipzig Hbf10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$1661One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain · FlixTrain11:04 AM10h07Leipzig Hbf9:11 PMBasel Bad Bhf$1701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:30 AM10h41Leipzig, Hbf9:11 PMBasel Bad Bhf$1741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM12h05Leipzig, Hbf11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM11h15Leipzig, Hbf5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM12h35Leipzig, Hbf12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$1121One-way1 transfer
ICE 606 · 21833+
AF1192+
AF12356:12 AM27h43Leipzig Hbf9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3181One-way3 transfers
ICE 604 · 21849+
AF1192+
AF18358:12 AM25h43Leipzig Hbf9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3301One-way3 transfers
ICE 604 · 21849+
AF1535 · AF11928:12 AM25h43Leipzig Hbf9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3301One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Basel:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Basel costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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