How to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Strasbourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $92.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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$92

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$112

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5h 20m

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11h 15m

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6h 26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Strasbourg:

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Strasbourg costing on average $92 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leipzig and Strasbourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leipzig to Strasbourg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 6m faster (5h 20m by train vs 6h 26m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($92 (€78) vs $112 (€94)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Leipzig to Strasbourg

How to get from Leipzig to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM8h50
    Leipzig
    6:35 AMStrasbourg
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM8h50
    Leipzig
    6:35 AMStrasbourg
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM8h50
    Leipzig
    6:35 AMStrasbourg
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM8h50
    Leipzig
    7:35 AMStrasbourg
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:59 PM17h21
    Leipzig
    4:20 PMStrasbourg
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:10 AM11h30
    Leipzig
    9:40 PMStrasbourg
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg

Travel to Strasbourg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Strasbourg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Strasbourg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Strasbourg:

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Strasbourg costing on average $92 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

The distance from Leipzig to Strasbourg is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Strasbourg is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Strasbourg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Strasbourg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Strasbourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Strasbourg by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Strasbourg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Strasbourg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Strasbourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Basel, Nice, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Strasbourg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Strasbourg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Strasbourg, you can explore vibrant local markets, take a boat tour along the Ill River, visit the Alsatian Museum, enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace wine region, and attend a performance at the Opéra National du Rhin. Notable sights include the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, the charming Petite France district, Palais Rohan, the European Parliament, and Barrage Vauban.
To fully enjoy Strasbourg's highlights, including its charming Old Town, the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, and relaxing boat tours on the River Ill, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
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