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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 train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 55m. 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 train costs an average of $51, while a bus costs an average of $87.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 55m Average total duration Fastest 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Leipzig:
A train is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $251 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $201. The journey takes 9h 25m 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:40 PM 16h25 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 12:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:40 PM 16h25 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 12:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- R 1059 · ECE 395 · RJ 179 · ICE 1605
11:20 AM 10h07 Malmö Centralstation 9:27 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) $107 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- R 1043 · RJ 385 · ICE 605
9:20 AM 10h26 Malmö Centralstation 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $70 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 1059 · ECE 395 · ICE 607
11:20 AM 10h26 Malmö Centralstation 9:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $84 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 1059 · ECE 395 · ICE 607 · S5X
11:20 AM 10h40 Malmö Centralstation 10:00 PM Leipzig Markt $88 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:40 PM 18h20 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 2:00 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Leipzig:
A train is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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