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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €170 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Bern to Leipzig?

The distance between Bern and Leipzig is 802 km. The road distance is 730 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Bern to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Leipzig bus from?

Bern to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Leipzig train from?

Bern to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bern to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Bern to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bern to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Leipzig train arrive?

Bern to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Leipzig is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Bern to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bern to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Leipzig by train, bus, 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 Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
8h 14m
€105–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN34 / ...
11h 35m
€45–105
Drive 730 km
1. Drive from Bern to Leipzig730 km
7h 34m
€127–183
Train to Basel, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
7h 23m
€155–344
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbf12N
9h 30m
€165–258
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig HbfEc
10h 46m
€264–480
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)ZRH - LEJ
7h 2m
€196–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf
6h 28m
€173–447
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
6h 59m
€75–296
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
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 53m
€81–290
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
7h 21m
€152–314

Bern to Leipzig by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 11h 35m.

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