Basel to Leipzig Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leipzig takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. 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.

9h 7m
Duration: 702 km
Distance: €165
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best

Take the train from Basel SBB to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...

6h 50m

€131–462

Basel to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

2:16 PM → 9:09 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 11:09 PM
6h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:16 AM → 3:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.