Leipzig to Basel train

Travel by train between Leipzig, Germany and Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Basel from Leipzig restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Leipzig?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask required: Mandatory

The above information was last checked on 13/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Basel from Leipzig closer to your date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return train to Leipzig, Germany from Basel is: Partially open.

Is my return train into Leipzig from Basel restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Basel?

Conditions of reentry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the safety rules to follow in Leipzig, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask required: Mandatory

Last checked on 15/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Leipzig from Basel closer to your date of departure here.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap train from Leipzig to Basel for as little as £26  in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to book tickets for this journey in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Leipzig to Basel train prices are on average £30  one way.

The distance from Leipzig to Basel by train is approximately 337 miles (544 km).

On average the Leipzig to Basel train time is 6 h 16 min  covering the 337 miles (544 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and bank holidays.

Some of the Leipzig train stations to Basel you can start your journey from include Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Markt. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Basel include Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite   and arriving in Basel SBB.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite and need to travel around 0.6 miles (889 m) from the city centre to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Basel most often arrive at Basel SBB and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from this train station to the city centre.

Take the Leipzig to Basel train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Basel from Leipzig as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The average number of trains departing Leipzig for Basel is 5 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The earliest train for this route departs from Leipzig at 05: 48. The last train leaves from Leipzig at 17: 48. Check Omio for the latest train timetable from Leipzig to Basel and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

If you buy Leipzig to Basel train tickets within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average £30. However, booking in advance gives you access to the best prices for trains between Leipzig and Basel. Look out for train tickets for this route to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.