The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig
Cheapest price
€104
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €104.
Of the 10 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Leipzig on Wed, Nov 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
ICE 994
ICE 992
ICE 1557
ICE 1559
ICE 992
ICE 994
ICE 992
ICE 1557
ICE 1559
ICE 992Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 293 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 994 | On time 7:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h07 | 10:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 7:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h56 | 10:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RB 29247 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:51 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h33 | 11:24 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1557 | On time 8:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 11:24 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 992 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h07 | 12:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 992 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h56 | 12:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1621 · RE 4609 · ICE 508 | Delayed 9:29 AM 9:22 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 1:10 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 1:24 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1559 | On time 10:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 1:24 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 798 | On time 11:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h07 | 2:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by train, bus, or flight
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 24
Nov 25
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig trainsDeutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig from €20. 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.
ÖBB Nightjet
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig

Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, which is located around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leipzig Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Istanbul
- Dein Döner
- Da Massimo
- Damiro Westsite
- Attaché
- Fair Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City
- Hotel Lloyed
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
- TD Imbiss
- Bistro Cleopatra
- Bistro mit Internet
- Calla Pizza
- Grüne Aue
- Altes Gambrinus
- Katharina
- Bajwa´s Pizzaservice
- Moertelwerk
- Dominos Plagwitz
- Neuland West
- Old Rebel
- Plagwitzer Hof
- Music Hostel im Noch Besser Leben
- Athos
- Zur Standuhr
- Fortuna Klause
- Zappendorfer Wurstmacher
- Papa John's
- Eiscafé Florenz
- Gaststätte Volksgesundung
- Biroya
- Cơm Quê
- Abtnaundorfer Hof
- Eiscafé am Bagger
- Bistro Präg
- China-Imbiß
- KGV-Kantine Wahren 1901
- Kantine & Bistro im BCL
- Döner-Imbiss
- Hotel an der Laue
- Dönerhaus
- Grand Canyon
- Graf Zeppelin
- Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
- La mia pizza
- Eis fichte MCL
- Pata Negra
- Shams Bistro
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Dorint Hotel Leipzig
- Marriott
- Capri by Fraser
- Moertelwerk
- Konditorei und Cafe Krüsmann
- Am Kanal
- Gallo Negro
- Plagwitzer Hof
- Hotel Astoria
- Merseburger Hof
- Pension Leipzig Georgplatz
- Heimatscholle
- Akropol Olympia
- China-Bistro Yangtse
- Snackpoint L.E.
- El-Amir
- Pata Negra
- Shams Bistro
- China White
- Dorint Hotel Leipzig
- Adagio
- SchlafGut AppartementHotel
- Gwuni Mopera
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with multiple entry points around the station.
- Restaurant Weinstock
- Auerbachs Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- Leipzig Marriott Hotel
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-12 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
- Grünauer Krug
- Apollon
- Alte Salzstraße
- Restaurant Dubrovnik
- Asia-Imbiss
- Ambrosia
- Thüringer Rostbrat...
- Coffee Choice
- Jahrhunderthotel Leipzig
- Balance Hotel
Most popular train connections from Frankfurt am Main
More options for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


