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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Leipzig central station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Basel SBB | 7 Willy-Brandt-Platz | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Merkurpromenade | No tags | |||||
| Basel SBB | 7 Willy-Brandt-Platz | No tags | |||||
| Basel SBB | 7 Willy-Brandt-Platz | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 11 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Leipzig?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Leipzig by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Leipzig start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Basel to Leipzig is 11h 49m, covering a distance of 338 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 49m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Leipzig route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Basel to Leipzig departs at 09:27. And the latest train departs at 09:27.
Which is the best train operator from Basel to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Leipzig?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Leipzig was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of £102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Leipzig as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £102 to £462 for a train ticket from Basel to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £102, which is on 2025-12-21.
What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Leipzig?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Basel and Leipzig is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £37 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Leipzig, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Leipzig in about 7h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!
