What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leipzig is to train which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leipzig?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Leipzig?

The distance between Basel and Leipzig is 698 km. The road distance is 680.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 33m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Basel to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig bus from?

Basel to Leipzig bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig train from?

Basel to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Basel to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 33m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Leipzig bus arrive?

Basel to Leipzig bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Leipzig train arrive?

Basel to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leipzig is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Basel to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Leipzig?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Leipzig?

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Basel to Leipzig - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
6h 33m
€57–148
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
7h 20m
€45–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 220 / ...
9h 55m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 24m
€55–270
Drive 680.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzigcar 680.8 km
6h 20m
€116–168
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Halletrain Flx10
6h 51m
€59–84
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
6h 12m
€110–325
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
7h 7m
€172–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
5h 15m
€117–229
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 46m
€54–227
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 41m
€144–428
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 57m
€71–241

Basel to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 697.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Leipzig central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 55m.

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