How to Travel from
Basel to Leipzig
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Basel to Leipzig
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Cheapest
By car (704 km)
5 h 51 min
704 km.
from $38
Fastest
Plane from Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h 51 min
704 km.
from $9.18
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Nuremberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.71
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$547.07
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$330.79
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$547.07
Plane from Zurich Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$623.41
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Basel to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49
Austrian Airlines
Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$610.68
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Basel to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$254.45
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$152.67
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$146.31
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
ÖBB
Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$216.28
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28
ÖBB EuroCity
Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$254.45–$470.74
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Trenitalia EuroCity
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Basel SBB to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Flixtrain
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Halle
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$89.06
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Leipzig?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leipzig is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 10h 45m.
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 38m and costs $184.78 - $413.04 .
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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Leipzig?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
How far is it from Basel to Leipzig?
The distance between Basel and Leipzig is 702 km. The road distance is 713.2 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 which takes 6h 32m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Leipzig?
The train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbf takes 6h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig bus from?
Basel to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Leipzig train from?
Basel to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leipzig?
The best way to get from Basel to Leipzig is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $260.87 and takes 6h 14m.
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-Express, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Can I drive from Basel to Leipzig?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leipzig is 713 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Basel to Leipzig.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Leipzig?
Book your Basel to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.
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 1273+ hotels available in Leipzig. Prices start at $45.29 per night.
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