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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 $204.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$204 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $256 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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $204.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
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 · FlixBus7:40 PM14h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM14h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
Fastest
1181 Öresundstågen+
LH833+
LH1522:35 AM7h05Malmö Centralstation9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7471One-way2 transfers
Other options
R 1331 · ICL 50035 · IC 5759 · 111758:29 AM12h13Malmö Centralstation8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$1471One-way5 transfers
R 1041 · RJ 13465 · ICE 6059:05 AM10h41Malmö Centralstation7:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$1551One-way2 transfers
R 1057 · ECE 395 · ICE 60711:05 AM10h41Malmö Centralstation9:46 PMLeipzig Hbf$1551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:10 AM13h02Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:12 PMLeipzig Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM15h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan11:25 PMLeipzig, Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM14h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan3:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
1055 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH15810:50 AM12h25Malmö Centralstation11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6451One-way2 transfers
1053 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH15810:35 AM12h40Malmö Centralstation11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6451One-way2 transfers
1051 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH15810:20 AM12h55Malmö Centralstation11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6451One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Leipzig:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Leipzig costing on average $204.
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 Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
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