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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €118, while a flight costs an average of €423.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€118 Average price Cheapest | €423 Average price | €261 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Leipzig:
A bus is €143 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average €261.
A bus is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average €423.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 21h 25m.
Tickets start at around €118 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-81.75. The journey takes 20h 55m versus 12h 21m 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 London to Leipzig
How to get from London to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h45London, Victoria Coach Station7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf€911One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h45London, Victoria Coach Station7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf€911One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RK 14512:00 PM1h45London Stansted Airport2:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport€1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM19h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf€1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM21h20London, Victoria Coach Station6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf€1201One-way1 transfer
FR 1476:35 PM1h45London Stansted Airport9:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport€1391One-way0 transfers
FR 1769:00 AM1h45London Stansted Airport11:45 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport€1541One-way0 transfers
U28629+21876 · ICE 6916:40 AM7h02London Gatwick Airport2:42 PMLeipzig Hbf€1681One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leipzig:
A bus is €143 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average €261.
A bus is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average €423.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 21h 25m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Eurowings, easyJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet.
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