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Compare train and bus 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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Leipzig:
A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€104).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 AM7h55Saarbrücken2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 AM7h55Saarbrücken2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4118 · ICE 5925:47 PM5h22Saarbrücken Hbf11:09 PMLeipzig Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4122 · ICE 5907:47 PM5h47Saarbrücken Hbf1:34 AMLeipzig Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- 29501 · ICE 934 · ICE 6023:42 AM6h22Saarbrücken Hbf10:04 AMLeipzig Hbf$751One-way2 transfers
- 29535 · IC 60403 · ICE 698 · ICE 8069:51 PM9h18Saarbrücken Hbf7:09 AMLeipzig Hbf$751One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM9h05Saarbrücken5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Leipzig:
A bus is $82 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Leipzig costing on average $131 (€104).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- 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 train and bus 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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