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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 prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $281.
Distance: 652 miles (1050 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$114 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $287 Average price | $358 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 33m Average total duration 19h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m 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 | - 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 Rome to Leipzig:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $257 (€211).
A bus is $174 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 34m.
Bus takes on average 19h 3m.
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 · FlixBus5:25 PM19h45Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM19h45Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 413:10 PM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport5:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM20h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM22h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1171One-way1 transfer
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IC 257310:50 AM10h26Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:16 PMLeipzig Hbf$2691One-way2 transfers
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IC 25738:35 AM12h41Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:16 PMLeipzig Hbf$2691One-way2 transfers
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IC 25738:45 AM12h31Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:16 PMLeipzig Hbf$2811One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leipzig:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $257 (€211).
A bus is $174 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 34m.
Bus takes on average 19h 3m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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