How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Basel?

The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Basel start from £44. The average price for this train route is around £122. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 339 miles. The fastest train gets 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 run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

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 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Basel?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Basel?

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 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.

Train Leipzig to Basel from £44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Leipzig to Basel on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:41	Leipzig Central Station	12h 33m	19:14	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Train	06:41	Leipzig Hbf	14h 37m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Train	06:41	Leipzig Hbf	14h 37m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Train	06:41	Leipzig Hbf	14h 37m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Train	06:41	Leipzig Hbf	14h 37m	21:18	Basel Bad Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 6 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

6h 21mAverage duration

339 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£40 - £63	Average duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£44 - £136	Average duration6h 21m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£29 - £29	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Basel?

Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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C
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

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CH train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Basel start from £44. The average price for this train route is around £122. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 339 miles. The fastest train gets 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 run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
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 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Basel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Basel?
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 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.