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Compare train, bus, and flight for Regensburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $488.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $488 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Regensburg to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Regensburg to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Leipzig:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Leipzig costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 34m 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 Regensburg to Leipzig
How to get from Regensburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Regensburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM 9h30 Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof 6:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM 9h30 Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof 6:35 AM Leipzig, Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH125 · LH1527:00 AM 2h45 Munich Airport 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport $509 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM 10h50 Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof 1:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH147 · LH1587:00 PM 4h15 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $139 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH149 · LH1526:20 AM 3h25 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH109 · LH1563:00 PM 3h00 Munich Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $509 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Leipzig:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Leipzig costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Regensburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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