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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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S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | Leipzig Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Frankfurt Süd | Leipzig Hbf | Fastest | |||||
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Frankfurt Süd | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express | Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig: Trip Overview
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Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Leipzig
How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig cost?
The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is US$71. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig is around 3h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 294 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig?
The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 41. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
When taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig?
Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Leipzig Hbf.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$227 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18, which is on 2025-11-05.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Leipzig.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leipzig, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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