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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 | Merkurpromenade | Cheapest | |||||
 | Basel Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | Fastest | |||||
| Basel Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Basel Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Basel Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, 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 Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Leipzig by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Leipzig start from $63. The average price for this train route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Leipzig?
The average train ride duration from Basel to Leipzig is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 339 miles (547 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 53m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Basel to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basel to Leipzig?
The earliest train departs from Basel to Leipzig at 6:16am. And the latest train departs at 11:16pm.
What is the best train operator from Basel to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Basel to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 Basel to Leipzig was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $73To 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 $73 to $248 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 $87 which is on 2026-01-31.
