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Basel → Leipzig

Leipzig → Basel ⇄
1 a dayfastest 7h20Deutsche Bahn, ÖBBNight train

Direct trains · no change

  • 20:17 → 04:36+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    8h198 stops
    Runs: Only Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 20:17 → 04:49+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe
    8h325 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 24 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 20:37 → 04:49+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    8h128 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 21:16 → 04:49+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    7h338 stops
    Runs: Mon–Fri (some weeks)ÖBB ↗
  • 21:16 → 05:05+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Frankfurt
    7h497 stops
    Runs: Only Fri 2 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 21:16 → 04:51+1
    NJ 40459 Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Frankfurt
    7h357 stops
    Runs: Only Wed 30 Sepopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
  • 21:16 → 04:36+1
    12N Night train
    Basel SBB → Leipzig Hbf · via Freiburg, Offenburg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim
    7h208 stops
    Runs: Only Sun 25 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (czptt, de_delfi, de_rv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

No nonstop flight: the direct train is the only no-change way
Train · fastest direct7h31
  • To Basel SBB1 min
  • Before departure10 min
  • 12N7h20

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance.