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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 35m. 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 $65, while a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 35m Average total duration Fastest 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Malmö to Leipzig:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $258 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€104). The journey takes 9h 5m versus 7h 47m 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 Malmö to Leipzig
How to get from Malmö to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 PM15h25Malmö10:10 AMLeipzig$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:45 PM15h25Malmö10:10 AMLeipzig$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:40 PM14h15Malmö7:55 AMLeipzig$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:05 PM15h05Malmö11:10 AMLeipzig$741One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 AM16h25Malmö9:05 PMLeipzig$761One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM16h55Malmö1:50 PMLeipzig$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Leipzig:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Leipzig by train.
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