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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€98 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Leipzig:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Leipzig costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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