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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 38 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Leipzig on Sat, Jul 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest trains will take 5 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:38 PM8h37Düsseldorf Hbf1:15 AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)€351One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:38 PM8h47Düsseldorf Hbf1:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf€351One-way1 transfer
IC 60403 · ICE 698 · S511:25 PM8h02Düsseldorf Hbf7:27 AMLeipzig Hbf€351One-way2 transfers- ICE 619 · ICE 698 · S511:28 PM7h59Düsseldorf Hbf7:27 AMLeipzig Hbf€401One-way2 transfers
- ICE 729 · ICE 9086:22 PM6h14Düsseldorf Hbf12:36 AMLeipzig Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1747 · ICE 50412:45 PM5h19Düsseldorf Hbf6:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€661One-way1 transfer
- ICE 529 · 4609 · ICE 5088:22 AM5h42Düsseldorf Hbf2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€1191One-way2 transfers
- ICE 623 · ICE 50610:22 AM5h42Düsseldorf Hbf4:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€1061One-way1 transfer
- ICE 721 · 4621 · ICE 5022:22 PM5h42Düsseldorf Hbf8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€731One-way2 transfers
- ICE 725 · 4625 · ICE 5004:22 PM5h42Düsseldorf Hbf10:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€621One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €214.
Distance: 389 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€71 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €427 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Leipzig train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Leipzig trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 2536 | Delayed 12:39 AM 2:39 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 6h30 | 7:20 AM 7:20 AMLeipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 921 · ICE 2594 | Delayed 12:39 AM 2:39 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 8h30 | 9:22 AM 9:22 AMLeipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 920 · IC 2033+ 95773 | Delayed 12:32 AM 2:44 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 7h31 | 10:15 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
| ICE 529 · 4609 · ICE 508 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 1206 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h21 | 2:43 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 824 · 26711 · ICE 787 · ICE 5324 | On time 8:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h28 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 545 · ICE 1205 | On time 8:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h24 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 5324 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h47 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2155 · ICE 506 | On time 9:42 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h22 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 847 · IC 2039 | On time 9:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h26 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 623 · ICE 506 | On time 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 820 · 26715 · ICE 789 · ICE 2552 | On time 10:42 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h27 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 547 · IC 2049 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h29 | 5:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 625 · ICE 2552 | On time 11:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h50 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h34 | 7:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1747 · ICE 504 | On time 12:45 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h19 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 549 · ICE 2595 | On time 12:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h54 | 6:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 629 · ICE 370 | On time 1:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h47 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 · 4621 · ICE 502 | On time 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h38 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 941 · IC 2433 | On time 1:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h25 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 721 · 4621 · ICE 502 | On time 2:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 722 · 26723 · ICE 883 · ICE 2558 | On time 2:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h31 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 723 · ICE 2558 | On time 3:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h50 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2157 · ICE 1502 · S35 | On time 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h00 | 9:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2157 · ICE 500 | On time 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h22 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 943 · IC 2435 | On time 3:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h25 | 10:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 725 · 4625 · ICE 500 | On time 4:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h37 | 1:15 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h47 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 643 · ICE 699 | 4:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h59 | 10:47 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 727 · ICE 276 | On time 5:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h34 | 11:56 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 908 | On time 5:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h10 | 12:36 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 945 · ICE 792 · ICE 905 | On time 5:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h06 | 12:56 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 729 · ICE 908 | On time 6:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h14 | 12:36 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 645 · S2 · ICE 2543 | On time 6:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h57 | 1:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 389 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 389 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Düsseldorf to Leipzig trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Leipzig from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
Most Düsseldorf to Leipzig trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Messe. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Düsseldorf station do trains to Leipzig leave from?
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Which Leipzig station do trains from Düsseldorf arrive at?
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Getting to Leipzig Messe from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe train station facilities and services
Leipzig Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
Getting to Leipzig Allee-Center from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Allee-Center is 5 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Allee-Center train station facilities and services
Leipzig Allee-Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Grünauer Krug, Apollon, Alte Salzstraße, Restaurant Dubrovnik
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Allee-Center. ATMs are available at Leipzig Allee-Center.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Allee-Center. Information desks are available at Leipzig Allee-Center.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Allee-Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Allee-Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Allee-Center: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Allee-Center.
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