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 €28 - €95 and takes 6h 49m.

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 - €270.

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 SBB and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 26m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 32m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Basel to Leipzig bus arrive?

Basel to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus 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 17m 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?

Book your Basel to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1424+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
6h 32m
€62–190
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to HalleFlx10
6h 49m
€28–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN86 / ...
10h 25m
€43–99
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig HbfNj
7h 26m
€55–270
Drive 680.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzig680.8 km
6h 17m
€117–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbf12N
7h 24m
€220–390
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
5h 57m
€95–305
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)ZRH - LEJ
7h 42m
€181–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
5h 15m
€117–261
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 46m
€50–237
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
6h 40m
€158–430
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
6h 56m
€66–263

Basel to Leipzig by train

132Weekly Trains

6h 32mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 10h 25m.

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