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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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 $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Berlin costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h08Leipzig Hbf9:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h08Leipzig Hbf9:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain8:45 AM1h08Leipzig Hbf9:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain11:04 AM1h15Leipzig Hbf12:19 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$201One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain11:04 AM1h24Leipzig Hbf12:28 PMBerlin Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain11:04 AM1h43Leipzig Hbf12:47 PMBerlin Spandau$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 AM2h15Leipzig, Hbf8:55 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM2h15Leipzig, Hbf9:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM2h00Leipzig, Hbf8:05 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Berlin:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Berlin costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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