How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig start from MAD 90. The average price for this train route is around MAD 650. 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?

The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Leipzig is 3h 58m, covering a distance of 182 miles (294 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators service the Hamburg to Leipzig route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Leipzig?

The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Leipzig at 6:19am. And the latest train departs at 11:36pm.

What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Leipzig?

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 Hamburg to Leipzig?

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

Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Hamburg to Leipzig from MAD 79 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	9:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 6m	5:57am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	9:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 53m	1:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	9:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 53m	1:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	1:22pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	6:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr	11:36pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 39m	8:15am	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Nord + DB Fernverkehr	11:36pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 39m	8:15am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on July 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	9h 6m	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
metronom + DB Regio Südost	6:56pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 52m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost	1:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 51m	5:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Leipzig

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 3 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day

3h 58mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 147 - MAD 1,095	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 90 - MAD 2,667	Average Duration3h 58m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

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

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

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, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig start from MAD 90. The average price for this train route is around MAD 650. 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Leipzig is 3h 58m, covering a distance of 182 miles (294 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Leipzig?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Leipzig at 6:19am. And the latest train departs at 11:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Leipzig?
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 Hamburg to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Hamburg to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveler 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

07/03

MAD 718

07/04

MAD 371

Today

MAD 720

07/06

MAD 461

07/07

MAD 326

07/08

No data

07/09

MAD 428

07/10

MAD 641

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Leipzig was searched and found on Jul 7, 2026 with a price of MAD 326

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 326 to MAD 2,463 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 326 which is on 2026-07-07.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Leipzig

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

Hamburg

Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

Harburg

Hamburg Airport

Hamburg Altona