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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, while a flight costs an average of CHF312.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF312 Average price | CHF93 Average price | CHF35 Average price Cheapest | CHF70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Mannheim to Leipzig:
A bus is CHF58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average CHF93.
A bus is CHF277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average CHF312.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around CHF35 compared to roughly CHF70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF35. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 698 · S52:15 AM5h12Mannheim Hbf7:27 AMLeipzig HbfCHF281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 698 · S52:15 AM5h12Mannheim Hbf7:27 AMLeipzig HbfCHF281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 6947:29 AM3h40Mannheim Hbf11:09 AMLeipzig HbfCHF401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4550 · ICE 6964:32 AM4h37Mannheim Hbf9:09 AMLeipzig HbfCHF331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 378 · ICE 15556:30 AM4h01Mannheim Hbf10:31 AMLeipzig HbfCHF401One-way1 transfer
- ICE 776 · ICE 934 · ICE 6026:03 AM4h01Mannheim Hbf10:04 AMLeipzig HbfCHF401One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 PM6h20Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)5:25 AMLeipzig, HbfCHF391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Leipzig:
A bus is CHF58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average CHF93.
A bus is CHF277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Leipzig costing on average CHF312.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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