Train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 24 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain
Hbf
Leipzig HbfCheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Duesseldorf Central
Leipzig HbfFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Leipzig central stationNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
Leipzig HbfNo tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
Leipzig HbfNo tags

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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 5 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
5h 37mAverage duration
242 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average pricePEN 95 - PEN 358Average duration10h 50m
10kg CO₂e
Average pricePEN 81 - PEN 1,096Average duration5h 37m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Leipzig by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

    The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Leipzig start from PEN 81. The average price for this train route is around PEN 299. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

    The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Leipzig is 5h 37m, covering a distance of 242 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 39m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Leipzig route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

    The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 21:27.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

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

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf 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
22/04
PEN 427
23/04
PEN 385
Today
PEN 235
25/04
PEN 213
26/04
PEN 75
27/04
PEN 77
28/04
No data
29/04
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Leipzig was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 75

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 75 to PEN 1,072 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 75, which is on 2026-04-26.

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