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Basel to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leipzig takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 6m
Duration
698 km
Distance
€169
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
6h 40m
€127–526

Basel to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 698.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 40m.

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