Basel to Leipzig Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leipzig takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m
Duration: 698 km
Distance: €140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 37m

€115–257

Basel to Leipzig train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:25 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:09 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 1:09 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 2:31 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.