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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 55m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Leuven to Leipzig:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $383 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Leipzig
How to get from Leuven to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM12h10Leuven, Diestsepoort5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM12h10Leuven, Diestsepoort5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5587+
LH1526:20 AM3h30Brussels Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 506 · ICE 13 · ICE 16518:29 AM8h02Leuven station4:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1411One-way2 transfers
- R 3057 · IC 506 · ICE 13 · ICE 16518:02 AM8h29Heverlee4:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1411One-way3 transfers
- IC 508 · ICE 15 · ICE 165310:29 AM8h02Leuven station6:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1881One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h15Leuven, Diestsepoort2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM11h30Leuven, Diestsepoort7:35 AMLeipzig, Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM15h10Leuven, Diestsepoort3:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$851One-way2 transfers
- LH5589+LH1587:30 PM3h45Brussels Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2411One-way1 transfer
- SN2811+LH1401 · LH1584:30 PM6h45Brussels Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2691One-way2 transfers
- LH5577+LH1585:30 PM5h45Brussels Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Leipzig:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $383 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Leipzig costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Leipzig by bus.
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