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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 €72, while a flight costs an average of €407.
Distance: 348 miles (561 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€98 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €407 Average price | €169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 36m Average total duration 17h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Leipzig:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Leipzig costing on average €98.
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Leipzig costing on average €407.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 17h 36m.
Tickets start at around €98 compared to roughly €169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €71. The journey takes 7h 7m versus 7h 5m 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.
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How to get from Lucerne to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:35 PM 19h15 Lucerne 8:50 AM Leipzig €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:35 PM 19h15 Lucerne 8:50 AM Leipzig €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:35 PM 19h15 Lucerne 8:50 AM Leipzig €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:35 PM 22h15 Lucerne 12:50 PM Leipzig €62 1 One-way 0 transfers1:15 AM 20h50 Lucerne 10:05 PM Leipzig €79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Leipzig:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Leipzig costing on average €98.
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Leipzig costing on average €407.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 17h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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