How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Basel?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Basel start at R 1 134. The average price for this route is around R 1 388. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Basel?

The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Basel is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 545 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Basel route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Basel?

The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Basel at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Basel?

A bus trip from Leipzig to Basel produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Leipzig to Basel from R 851 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Basel on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:55	Leipzig central station	11h 15m	05:10	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
	01:50	Leipzig central station	16h 10m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	13h 25m	22:10	Basel SBB	No tags
	23:15	Leipzig central station	12h 55m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	12h 16m	23:20	Basel SBB	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Basel on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:15	Leipzig central station	12h 55m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:55	Leipzig central station	11h 14m	21:09	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
	01:50	Leipzig central station	16h 10m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	13h 25m	22:10	Basel SBB	No tags
	01:00	Leipzig central station	12h 40m	13:40	Basel SBB	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig to Basel

We recommend taking the bus

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 1 134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 40mAverage duration

545 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 134 - R 1 776	Average duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 409 - R 1 409	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 632 - R 632	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Basel?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 965 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11965 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 134

CH bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Basel by bus

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 bus ticket from Leipzig to Basel?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Basel start at R 1 134. The average price for this route is around R 1 388. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Basel?
The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Basel is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 545 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Basel route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Basel?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Basel at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Basel?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Basel produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 932

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R 851

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The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Basel was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 851

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Basel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 851 to R 1 337 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 851, which is on 2026-01-11.