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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $172.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 23m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London to Leipzig:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $154 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average $269 (€221).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
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 · FlixBus8:00 AM21h20London, Victoria Coach Station6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM21h20London, Victoria Coach Station6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 1476:35 PM1h45London Stansted Airport9:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h45London, Victoria Coach Station7:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:30 PM21h51London, Victoria Coach Station7:21 PMLeipzig Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
RK 14512:00 PM1h45London Stansted Airport2:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
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21916 · ICE 6056:40 AM12h06London Gatwick Airport7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$2171One-way2 transfers- U28629+21884 · ICE 6016:40 AM8h06London Gatwick Airport3:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$2261One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leipzig:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leipzig costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $154 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leipzig costing on average $269 (€221).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 53m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 Eurostar to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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