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Compare bus and train for Poznan to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Poznan to Leipzig:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Leipzig costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Poznan to Leipzig
How to get from Poznan to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 40 · ICE 9057:27 PM5h44Poznań Główny1:11 AMLeipzig Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EC 40 · ICE 9057:27 PM5h44Poznań Główny1:11 AMLeipzig Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC 48 · ICE 93311:27 AM4h54Poznań Główny4:21 PMLeipzig Hbf$1551One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 230 · 18355 · S410:27 AM5h45Poznań Główny4:12 PMLeipzig Hbf$661One-way2 transfers
EC 42 · ICE 6995:27 PM5h20Poznań Główny10:47 PMLeipzig Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
EC 42 · S15 · IC 60408 · S25:27 PM5h12Poznań Główny10:39 PMLeipzig Hbf$941One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM7h30Poznań, Bus Station11:10 AMLeipzig, Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM8h20Poznań, Bus Station10:40 PMLeipzig, Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM6h55Poznań, Bus Station12:35 AMLeipzig, Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
LH1391 · LH1586:35 AM16h40Poznan Lawica Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3681One-way1 transfer
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LH1522:45 PM18h45Poznan Lawica Airport9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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LH15210:40 AM22h50Poznan Lawica Airport9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Leipzig:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Leipzig costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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