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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $627 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Utrecht:
A bus is $97 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Utrecht costing on average $153 (€128).
A bus is $571 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Utrecht costing on average $627 (€527).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $130 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€63). The journey takes 10h 31m versus 6h 49m 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 Utrecht
How to get from Leipzig to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM12h25Leipzig, Hbf10:55 PMUtrecht, Centraal Station$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM12h25Leipzig, Hbf10:55 PMUtrecht, Centraal Station$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH157 · LH10026:40 PM3h30Leipzig/Halle Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5741One-way1 transfer
Other options
16122 · ICE 556 · ICE 1544 · 203781:21 PM8h02Leipzig Hbf9:23 PMUtrecht Centraal$571One-way4 transfers
IC 2440 · ICE 142 · IC 176812:23 PM7h30Leipzig Hbf7:53 PMUtrecht Centraal$581One-way2 transfers
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · 17418 · 1498810:23 AM8h30Leipzig Hbf6:53 PMUtrecht Centraal$671One-way5 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:45 AM12h40Leipzig Hbf9:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$401One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:45 AM14h10Leipzig Hbf10:55 PMUtrecht, Centraal Station$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM10h50Leipzig, Hbf8:45 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$401One-way1 transfer
OS286+
OS3117:30 PM13h35Leipzig/Halle Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5171One-way1 transfer
OS286+
OS3137:30 PM16h05Leipzig/Halle Airport11:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5171One-way1 transfer
OS286 · OS3157:30 PM21h20Leipzig/Halle Airport4:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Utrecht:
A bus is $97 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Utrecht costing on average $153 (€128).
A bus is $571 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Utrecht costing on average $627 (€527).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Utrecht 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Utrecht by flight.
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