The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€100
Average price
€149
Fastest journey
9 h 44 m
Average duration
9 h 58 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Copenhagen will cost around €149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €100.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Copenhagen without transferring at least once.
ICE 609 · ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 575412:41 AM14h19Leipzig Hbf3:00 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1001One-way4 transfers
S2 · ICE 604 · ECE 1196 · ICL 500467:52 AM10h08Leipzig Hbf6:00 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1061One-way3 transfers
IC 2445 · RJ 38211:40 AM10h36Leipzig Hbf10:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1101One-way1 transfer
ICE 606 · ECE 3966:12 AM10h04Leipzig Hbf4:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1261One-way1 transfer
ICE 609 · ICE 1080 · ECE 39812:41 AM13h35Leipzig Hbf2:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1261One-way2 transfers
S5 · ICE 1600 · RJ 38212:32 PM9h44Leipzig Hbf10:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1361One-way2 transfers
S5 · ICE 1602 · RJ 178 · ECE 39410:32 AM9h44Leipzig Hbf8:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1501One-way3 transfers
ICE 606 · ECE 3966:12 AM10h04Leipzig Hbf4:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1261One-way1 transfer
S2 · ICE 604 · ECE 1196 · ICL 500467:52 AM10h08Leipzig Hbf6:00 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1061One-way3 transfers
S5X · ICE 804 · RJ 3848:04 AM10h12Leipzig Hbf6:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1861One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €37, and a flight costs an average of €153.
Distance: 482 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€117 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €445 Average price |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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
Leipzig to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Copenhagen trains for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 934 · RJ 382 | On time 9:37 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h39 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 934 · RJ 178 · ECE 394 | On time 9:37 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h39 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 934 · ICE 802 · ECE 394 | On time 9:37 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h39 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 602 · RJ 178 · ECE 394 | On time 9:52 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h24 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 602 · RJ 382 | On time 9:52 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h24 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 602 · ICE 802 · ECE 394 | On time 9:52 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h24 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 802 · ECE 394 | On time 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h12 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 1602 · RJ 178 · ECE 394 | On time 10:32 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h44 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 1602 · RJ 178 · 11172 | 10:32 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h28 | 11:00 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5 transfers | |
IC 2445 · RJ 382 | Delayed 9:44 AM 11:40 AMLeipzig Hbf | 10h36 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 1600 · RJ 382 | On time 12:32 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h44 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 · IC 50172 | On time 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 11h21 | 12:37 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 | Delayed 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 11h27 | 10:58 PM 10:58 PMCopenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 930 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 · IC 50172 | 1:38 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h59 | 12:37 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 930 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 | Delayed 1:38 PM Leipzig Hbf | 11h05 | 10:58 PM 10:58 PMCopenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 508 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 | Delayed 1:52 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h51 | 10:58 PM 10:58 PMCopenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 508 · 11176 · IC 5764 | 1:52 PM Leipzig Hbf | 11h35 | 1:27 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 508 · RJ 176 · ECE 392 | 1:52 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h45 | 12:37 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · ECE 392 · IC 50172 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h46 | 12:37 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · ECE 392 | Delayed 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h52 | 10:58 PM 10:58 PMCopenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 506 · 11180 · IC 5766 | 3:52 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h38 | 2:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 90 · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 | On time 6:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 17h25 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 834 · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 | On time 7:38 PM Leipzig Hbf | 16h38 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 502 · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 | On time 7:52 PM Leipzig Hbf | 16h24 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 702 · ECE 1198 | On time 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 16h12 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 702 · 11152 · IC 5752 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 16h56 | 1:00 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 702 · 11290 · 11190 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 14h56 | 11:00 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 5 transfers | |
IC 2448 · 4440 · ECE 1198+ 81906 | On time 8:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 15h35 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 832 · ICE 273 · 4446 · ECE 1198 | On time 9:38 PM Leipzig Hbf | 14h38 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 27 | |||||
ICE 2592 · ICE 808 · ECE 398 | On time 12:10 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h06 | 2:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · RJ 870 · ECE 396 | On time 12:10 AM Leipzig Hbf | 16h06 | 4:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2592 · S2 · ICE 872 · ECE 398 | On time 12:10 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h06 | 2:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 609 · ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 | 12:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h19 | 3:00 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 609 · ICE 1080 · ECE 398 | On time 12:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h35 | 2:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S2 · S8 · 3342 · RJ 870 | On time 3:40 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h36 | 4:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 606 · ECE 396 | On time 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h04 | 4:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 604 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 | 7:52 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h08 | 6:00 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 804 · RJ 384 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h12 | 6:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 804 · RJ 382 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h12 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 804 · RJ 178 · ECE 394 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h12 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 1604 · RJ 382 | On time 8:32 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h44 | 10:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
S5 · ICE 1604 · RJ 178 · ECE 394 | On time 8:32 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h44 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Leipzig to Copenhagen by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Why should you book Leipzig to Copenhagen trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to find the best option for your trip from Leipzig to Copenhagen.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leipzig to Copenhagen.
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Leipzig to Copenhagen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Copenhagen
Trains from Leipzig to Copenhagen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €37 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 482 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 482 km |
Average train duration 10h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 25m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Leipzig to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Leipzig and Copenhagen from €37. 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 Leipzig to Copenhagen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leipzig to Copenhagen
- 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
- La mia pizza
- Eis fichte MCL
- Pata Negra
- Shams Bistro
- Call a Pizza
- Gaststätte Zum Oststern
- Deutscher Hof
- Achilles
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
Most popular train connections from Leipzig
More options for your journey from Leipzig to Copenhagen
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



