Train Basel to Leipzig from €220 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leipzig takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 32m

Duration

698 km

Distance

€220

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Basel to Leipzig train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:56 PM → 11:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 12:31 AM
Arrives next day
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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