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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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DB Fernverkehr + WestfalenBahn + DB Regio Südost | Hamburg Hbf | Leipzig Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | HAM Airport | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hamburg to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg 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.
How much does a train ticket cost from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig start from PEN 33. The average price for this train route is around PEN 224. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Leipzig is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 182 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:19. And the latest train departs at 23:36.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Leipzig was searched and found on 22 Jun 2026 with a price of PEN 74To 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 PEN 74 to PEN 919 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 PEN 74, which is on 2026-06-22.
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.
