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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Mannheim to Leipzig:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $103 (€82).
A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€139).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Leipzig
How to get from Mannheim to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 PM6h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 PM6h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1541:10 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport2:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6929:29 AM3h40Mannheim Hbf1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$1501One-way0 transfers
ICE 376 · ICE 15578:30 AM4h01Mannheim Hbf12:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1501One-way1 transfer
ICE 772 · ICE 930 · ICE 50810:03 AM4h01Mannheim Hbf2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$1501One-way2 transfers
LH1528:45 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport9:45 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
LH1565:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
LH15810:15 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Leipzig:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $103 (€82).
A bus is $129 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€139).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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