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Compare bus, train, 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 $64. 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 $64, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 652 miles (1050 km)
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$115 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price |
19h 27m Average total duration 18h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 · FlixBus9:30 AM20h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM20h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1357:25 PM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$1301One-way0 transfers
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FR 416:45 AM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
LH1873 · LH1926+
IC 2172 · ICE 6978:00 AM12h42Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$3571One-way3 transfers
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IC 2172 · ICE 6978:00 AM12h42Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$3571One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Leipzig:
A flight is $39 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Leipzig costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 45m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 bus, train, 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, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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