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How to get from Leipzig to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1656 · ICE 277Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
ICE 593 · ICE 103Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Basel.
There are 2 travel options from Leipzig to Basel. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Basel is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for the same trip.
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Leipzig to Basel.
The fastest way from Leipzig to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 6 h.
There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:
Bus takes 11 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 337 miles (544 km) between Leipzig and Basel.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Basel is:
- 8 buses a day.
- 2 flights a day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Leipzig to Basel as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leipzig to Basel:
- Most travelers take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel SBB.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Basel:
- You can travel by bus from Leipzig to Basel with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Leipzig to Basel tickets for $34 (€30) on Omio.
- You can travel between Leipzig and Basel by flight with Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $192 (€173) with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Leipzig to Basel.
- You can take a train from Leipzig to Basel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Basel.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Basel with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with with 2 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leipzig and Basel.
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