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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, while a flight costs an average of $713.
Distance: 652 miles (1050 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price Cheapest | $713 Average price | $354 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 9m Average total duration 19h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leipzig:
A bus is $572 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $713 (€597).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 9m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€118) compared to roughly $354 (€297) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $214 (€179). The journey takes 19h 39m versus 14h 24m 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 Rome to Leipzig
How to get from Rome to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 PM 24h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf $123 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 PM 24h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:05 PM Leipzig, Hbf $123 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH233 · LH156
1:30 PM 4h30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $1,629 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:30 AM 20h25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 5:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf $134 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 26h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:45 PM Leipzig, Hbf $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
21884 · ICE 601+
U250808:45 AM 7h01 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $214 1 One-way 2 transfers- 18517 · ICE 1205+U25080
8:45 AM 6h28 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf $221 1 One-way 2 transfers 
EW8883+21932 · ICE 60710:20 AM 11h26 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 9:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $227 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leipzig:
A bus is $572 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $713 (€597).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 9m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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