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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$134 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Leipzig
How to get from Strasbourg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM13h10Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile11:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM15h25Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 9591 · ICE 25131:09 PM5h43Strasbourg station6:52 PMLeipzig Hbf$1771One-way1 transfer
Other options
TGV 9561+
ICE 690 · S39:08 AM7h09Strasbourg station4:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$2061One-way2 transfers
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 251110:52 AM6h00Strasbourg station4:52 PMLeipzig Hbf$2181One-way2 transfers
87417 · ICE 74 · ICE 690 · S39:22 AM6h55Strasbourg station4:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$2331One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM16h10Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile11:05 PMLeipzig, Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM16h05Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile4:30 PMLeipzig, Hbf$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM18h20Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Leipzig:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Leipzig costing on average $60 (€47).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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