How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig start at RUB 751. The average price for this train route is around RUB 5,467. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The average train trip from Hamburg to Leipzig takes 3h 58m and covers 294 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Leipzig route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The earliest train from Hamburg to Leipzig departs at 6:19am. The latest train departs at 11:36pm.

What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Leipzig?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Leipzig?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Hamburg to Leipzig from RUB 660 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	9:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 6m	5:57am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	8:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	11:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	6h 41m	2:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	8:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	11:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	1:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	6h 46m	8:25pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	8:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	11:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 10m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	9:30pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	7:22am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	7:22am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Hanseatische Eisenbahn + DB Regio Südost	7:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 32m	1:23am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	CheapestFastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	9:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 6m	5:57am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:10 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Leipzig

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 3 hours 58 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 751, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

3h 58mAverage Duration

294 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 1,235 - RUB 9,212	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 751 - RUB 22,436	Average Duration3h 58m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Leipzig?

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Leipzig by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig start at RUB 751. The average price for this train route is around RUB 5,467. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The average train trip from Hamburg to Leipzig takes 3h 58m and covers 294 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Leipzig departs at 6:19am. The latest train departs at 11:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-29

RUB 3,773

06-30

RUB 3,764

Today

RUB 6,230

07-02

RUB 2,692

07-03

RUB 4,429

07-04

RUB 3,300

07-05

RUB 3,769

07-06

RUB 3,968

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Leipzig was searched and found on Jul 2, 2026 with a price of RUB 2,692

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from RUB 2,692 to RUB 19,715 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 2,692 which is on 2026-07-02.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.