The average train between Leipzig and Basel takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Leipzig to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Leipzig to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Basel is 544.8 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 27m.