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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Leipzig Hbf | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + metronom | Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + S-Bahn Hamburg | Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn) | No tags | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + metronom | Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 30,192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Hamburg?
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Hamburg 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start at COP 30,192. The average price for this train route is around COP 200,586. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Leipzig to Hamburg takes 3h 28m and covers 294 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Hamburg departs at 6:12am. The latest train departs at 11:31pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Leipzig to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Hamburg?
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.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Hamburg was searched and found on Aug 24, 2026 with a price of COP 73,856To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 73,856 to COP 707,634 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 73,856 which is on 2026-08-24.
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.
