How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start from NOK 142. The average price for this train route is around NOK 721. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The average train journey time from Leipzig to Hamburg is 4h 24m, covering a distance of 293 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Hamburg 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?

The earliest train from Leipzig to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:36.

Which 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Leipzig to Hamburg?

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 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.

Train Leipzig to Hamburg from NOK 221 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 10 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	15:40	Leipzig central station	6h 53m	22:33	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Leipzig central station	6h 4m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	4h 32m	11:12	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 11 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	3h 49m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	CheapestFastest
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	4h 32m	11:12	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + metronom	13:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 43m	19:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 12 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:12	Leipzig Hbf	8h 59m	07:11	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	3h 49m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	20:40	HAM Airport	No tags
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	4h 32m	11:12	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 13 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	20:40	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	3h 49m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 59m	10:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	4h 32m	11:12	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + metronom	13:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 43m	19:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 14 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	CheapestFastest
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	20:40	HAM Airport	No tags
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	06:21	Leipzig Hbf	4h 3m	10:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 15 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	20:40	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:12	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr	20:04	Leipzig Hbf	4h 6m	00:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

4h 24mAverage duration

293 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 165 - NOK 1 138	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 142 - NOK 2 541	Average duration4h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Hamburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from NOK 142. The average price for this train route is around NOK 721. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Hamburg is 4h 24m, covering a distance of 293 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Hamburg 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:36.
Which 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Leipzig to Hamburg?
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 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.

Best price found

08/06

NOK 352

09/06

NOK 587

Today

NOK 761

11/06

NOK 531

12/06

NOK 231

13/06

NOK 415

14/06

NOK 625

15/06

NOK 497

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Hamburg was searched and found on 12 Jun 2026 with a price of NOK 231

To 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 NOK 231 to NOK 2 501 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 NOK 231, which is on 2026-06-12.