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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Berlin:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Berlin costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $34 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 Leipzig to Berlin
How to get from Leipzig to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 AM2h15Leipzig, Hbf8:55 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$141One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:40 AM2h15Leipzig, Hbf8:55 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 59211:16 PM1h07Leipzig Hbf12:23 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h08Leipzig Hbf9:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$161One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h15Leipzig Hbf10:00 AMBerlin Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h42Leipzig Hbf10:27 AMBerlin Spandau$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM2h15Leipzig, Hbf9:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM2h45Leipzig, Hbf6:25 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM2h45Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)8:25 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Berlin:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Berlin costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Berlin by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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