Train from Hanover to Leipzig: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Hanover to Leipzig on 18 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
InterCityTrain
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Leipzig HbfCheapest
InterCityTrain
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Leipzig HbfFastest
FlixtrainTrain
    Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Leipzig HbfNo tags
    InterCityTrain
    Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Leipzig HbfNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
    Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Leipzig HbfNo tags

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    Compare 3 ways to travel from Hanover to Leipzig

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    10carpool per day
    2h 30mAverage duration
    133 milesDistance
    9kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price£16 - £26Average duration4h 5m
    5kg CO₂e
    Average price£19 - £70Average duration2h 46m
    5kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    Average price£10 - £22Average duration2h 30m
    9kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Leipzig?

      The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Leipzig start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £39. 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 Hanover to Leipzig?

      The average train journey time from Hanover to Leipzig is 2h 46m, covering a distance of 134 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.

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

      Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

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

      The earliest train from Hanover to Leipzig departs at 06:36. And the latest train departs at 23:31.

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

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

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

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

    8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hanover 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.

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