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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 $123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $123, while a train costs an average of $225.
Distance: 652 miles (1050 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$123 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $225 Average price | $362 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 34m Average total duration 19h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 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 $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 4m.
Bus takes on average 19h 34m.
Tickets start at around $123 (€101) compared to roughly $362 (€296) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $239 (€196). The journey takes 19h 4m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 1358:45 AM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 1358:45 AM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 1358:45 AM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM20h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM22h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf$1751One-way1 transfer
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21924 · ICE 697+
EW28838:25 AM12h17Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$2231One-way3 transfers- EW8003+21924 · ICE 697+EW28838:25 AM12h17Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$2231One-way3 transfers
- EW9883 · EW8045+21924 · ICE 69710:05 AM10h37Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$2361One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leipzig:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 4m.
Bus takes on average 19h 34m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Tiburtina and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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