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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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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Basel Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Basel Train Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 794, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Basel?
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 Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Basel start from R 1 009. The average price for this train route is around R 2 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Basel?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Basel is 6h 21m, covering a distance of 547 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 59m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Basel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Basel?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Basel departs at 06:49. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Leipzig to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Leipzig to Basel was searched and found on 12 Apr 2026 with a price of R 1 259To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 259 to R 4 896 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 780, which is on 2026-04-14.
