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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $532.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $532 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Warsaw to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Warsaw to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Leipzig:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Leipzig costing on average $83.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Leipzig costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 8h 46m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Warsaw to Leipzig
How to get from Warsaw to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 42 · S15 · IC 60408 · S23:00 PM 7h39 Warsaw Central 10:39 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
EC 42 · S15 · IC 60408 · S23:00 PM 7h39 Warsaw Central 10:39 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH1347 · LH1586:35 PM 4h40 Warsaw Chopin Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $670 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EC 42 · S15 · IC 60408 · S23:00 PM 7h41 Warsaw Central 10:41 PM Leipzig Markt $71 1 One-way 3 transfers
EC 42 · ICE 6993:00 PM 7h47 Warsaw Central 10:47 PM Leipzig Hbf $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 40 · ICE 9055:00 PM 7h56 Warsaw Central 12:56 AM Leipzig Hbf $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM 13h50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 9:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:23 PM 14h22 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 9:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM 12h45 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH1349 · LH180+
21884 · ICE 6016:30 AM 9h16 Warsaw Chopin Airport 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $289 1 One-way 3 transfers
LH1349 · LH180+
18517 · ICE 12056:30 AM 8h43 Warsaw Chopin Airport 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf $300 1 One-way 3 transfers
LH1349 · LH180+
21876 · ICE 6916:30 AM 8h12 Warsaw Chopin Airport 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf $304 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Leipzig:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Leipzig costing on average $83.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Leipzig costing on average $532.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines.
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