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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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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Merkurpromenade | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Heidelberg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 581, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Heidelberg?
Leipzig
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Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Heidelberg
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Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg start from R 479. The average price for this train route is around R 2 109. 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 Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Heidelberg is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 341 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 54m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 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 Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Heidelberg departs at 06:49. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
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 Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Heidelberg?
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 Heidelberg was searched and found on 12 Aug 2026 with a price of R 756To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Heidelberg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 756 to R 2 498 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 756, which is on 2026-08-12.
