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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.0 - 5.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 612 miles (985 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$425 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Birmingham:
A bus is $301 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average $425 (€348).
A bus is $369 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average $493 (€404).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 27m.
Bus takes on average 27h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Birmingham
How to get from Leipzig to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:49 AM9h38Leipzig8:27 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
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10:49 AM9h38Leipzig8:27 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
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10:49 AM9h38Leipzig8:27 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
Other options
6:49 AM10h38Leipzig5:27 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
8:49 AM10h38Leipzig7:27 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
10:58 PM14h58Leipzig1:56 PMBirmingham$4941One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Birmingham:
A bus is $301 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average $425 (€348).
A bus is $369 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Birmingham costing on average $493 (€404).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 27m.
Bus takes on average 27h 47m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Birmingham as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Birmingham by flight.
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