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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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$203 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 32m Average total duration Fastest 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m 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 |
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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 Malmö to Leipzig:
A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
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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 $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 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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