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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leipzig Hbf is to night train which costs €40 - €250 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leipzig Hbf is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leipzig Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leipzig Hbf 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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leipzig Hbf?

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 Hbf?

The distance between Basel and Leipzig Hbf is 698 km. The road distance is 681.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leipzig Hbf without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leipzig Hbf?

The best way to get from Basel to Leipzig Hbf is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 33m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €430 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Leipzig Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Leipzig Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Leipzig Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leipzig Hbf is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Basel to Leipzig Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig Hbf?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Leipzig Hbf 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
€126–506
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 24m
€40–250
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 N13 / ...
9h 25m
Drive 681.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzig Hbfcar 681.9 km
6h 23m
€118–170
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
8h 3m
€140–800
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
8h 21m
€154–260
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
8h 40m
€146–422
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
6h 49m
€168–449
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
€148–427
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 31m
€178–545
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 52m
€87–294
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
7h
€114–361

Basel to Leipzig Hbf by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.1 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Leipzig Hbf, 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 25m.

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