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Compare bus and train for Leipzig to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 21m. 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 $53, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration Fastest 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Bern:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bern costing on average $133 (€110).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Bern
How to get from Leipzig to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h30Leipzig, Hbf6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h30Leipzig, Hbf6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH159+
LH5736+
IC 1 716 | 7166:10 AM6h18Leipzig/Halle Airport12:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$4871One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IR 24778:53 AM7h31Leipzig Hbf4:24 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1091One-way4 transfers
ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IC 6278:53 AM7h33Leipzig Hbf4:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1091One-way3 transfers
ICE 2595 · ECE 5 · IC 9778:53 AM8h03Leipzig Hbf4:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1091One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM15h25Leipzig, Hbf3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM16h05Leipzig, Hbf4:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM14h35Leipzig, Hbf4:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$921One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH1186+
IC 1 720 | 7206:10 AM8h18Leipzig/Halle Airport2:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$4871One-way2 transfers
LH159+
LH5736+
IC 1 720 | 7206:10 AM8h18Leipzig/Halle Airport2:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$4871One-way2 transfers
LH153 · LH1190+
IC 8 832 | 83210:20 AM10h38Leipzig/Halle Airport8:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$7421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Bern:
A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bern costing on average $133 (€110).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Bern as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bern by train.
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