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Compare bus, train, and flight for Liège to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Leipzig 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 6h 58m. 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 $161.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Liège to Leipzig:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Leipzig costing on average $161.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Leipzig costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Tickets start at around $161 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.05. The journey takes 6h 28m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Liège to Leipzig
How to get from Liège to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liège to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM15h30Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM15h30Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5587+
LH1526:20 AM3h30Brussels Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 13 · ICE 557 · IC 20399:13 AM7h02Liège-Guillemins4:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers
R 5009 · 26817 · ICE 29 · ICE 7519:19 AM8h45Liège-Guillemins6:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$1331One-way4 transfers
ICE 15 · ICE 559 · IC 2431 · IC 223911:13 AM7h02Liège-Guillemins6:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$1471One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM10h50Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM13h20Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM14h25Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)5:20 PMLeipzig, Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
LH5589+
LH1587:30 PM3h45Brussels Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
OS292 · OS2839:50 AM23h50Brussels Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3651One-way1 transfer
OS294 · OS2852:50 PM4h00Brussels Airport6:50 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Leipzig:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Leipzig costing on average $161.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Leipzig costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
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