The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
RE 16110 · RE 16936 · ICE 1602
RE 16106 · RE 16932 · ICE 1614
IC 2430 · ICE 882
IC 2046 · ICE 682
IC 2048 · ICE 680
RE 16110 · RE 16936 · ICE 1602
RE 16106 · RE 16932 · ICE 1614
IC 2430 · ICE 882
IC 2046 · ICE 682
IC 2048 · ICE 680Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €255.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€59 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €420 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leipzig to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 500 · ICE 908 | Delayed 9:26 PM 9:16 PMLeipzig Hbf | 8h56 | 6:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
RE 16106 · RE 16932 · ICE 1614 | On time 7:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h07 | 11:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 682 | On time 7:38 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h16 | 11:54 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2430 · ICE 882 | On time 8:42 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h12 | 12:54 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 16110 · RE 16936 · ICE 1602 | On time 9:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h07 | 1:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2048 · ICE 680 | On time 9:34 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h21 | 1:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Hamburg
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Metronom from Leipzig to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Metronom trains will get you between Leipzig and Hamburg from €15. 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
Metronom
FAQs: Trains from Leipzig to Hamburg

When departing from Leipzig, you have various train station options to start your route from including Leipzig Hbf, Leipzig/Halle Airport station and Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your route in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Airport and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leipzig to Hamburg
- 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
- Grüne Aue
- Altes Gambrinus
- Katharina
- Bajwa´s Pizzaservice
- Gosenschenke "Ohne Bedenken"
- Lutherburg
- Cafe Krüger
- Papa John's
- Eiscafe Miltitz
- 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
- 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
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
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