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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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 | Train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Leipzig Central Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Leipzig Central Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Leipzig Central Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Leipzig Central Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Leipzig Central Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Leipzig
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Leipzig by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Leipzig start from $35. The average price for this train route is around $91. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The average train ride duration from Dortmund to Leipzig is 4h 54m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Dortmund to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The earliest train departs from Dortmund to Leipzig at 6:28am. And the latest train departs at 8:39pm.
What is the best train operator from Dortmund 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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Dortmund to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Leipzig was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dortmund to Leipzig, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $170 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-13.
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