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Compare bus and train for Leipzig to Schönefeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Schönefeld:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Schönefeld costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Schönefeld
How to get from Leipzig to Schönefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Schönefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM2h10Leipzig, Hbf12:40 PMSchönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h10Leipzig, Hbf12:40 PMSchönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 504 · 219296:12 PM1h33Leipzig Hbf7:45 PMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 16108 · ICE 698 · 185046:21 AM2h07Leipzig Hbf8:28 AMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2$341One-way2 transfers
- S5X · ICE 834 · 185307:02 PM2h12Leipzig Hbf9:14 PMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2$641One-way2 transfers
- S5X · ICE 751 · 219255:02 PM2h12Leipzig Hbf7:14 PMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2$771One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 AM2h50Leipzig, Hbf5:10 AMSchönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 AM2h10Leipzig, Hbf7:45 AMSchönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM2h10Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)7:50 PMSchönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1)$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Schönefeld:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Schönefeld costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Schönefeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Schönefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schönefeld by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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