Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:49pm	Hamburg-Bergedorf	3h 23m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	3:33pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 9m	6:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:15am	HAM Airport	8h 34m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	3:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	9:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 6m	5:57am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	3:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	9:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 6m	5:57am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	3:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on August 31
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
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on September 1
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
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on September 3
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
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on September 4
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 Regio Nordost + Deutsche Bahn	7:22am	Hamburg Hbf	4h 53m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hamburg + metronom + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio Südost	10:42pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	8h 57m	7:39am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Hamburg + metronom + Deutsche Bahn	10:42pm	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	9h 4m	7:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Leipzig on September 5
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
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
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Hanseatische Eisenbahn + DB Regio Südost	7:51pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h 32m	1:23am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:34am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 12m	9:46am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	4h 43m	11:44pm	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 29 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

3h 29mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 56 - PEN 360	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 51 - PEN 889	Average Duration3h 29m	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
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/539 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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 PEN 51. The average price for this train route is around PEN 212. 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 29m, covering a distance of 182 miles (294 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 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 6:34am. And the latest train departs at 10:55pm.
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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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

08/28

PEN 157

08/29

PEN 104

Today

PEN 201

08/31

PEN 103

09/01

PEN 87

09/02

No data

09/03

PEN 95

09/04

PEN 193

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Leipzig was searched and found on Sep 1, 2026 with a price of PEN 87

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 PEN 87 to PEN 837 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 PEN 87 which is on 2026-09-01.

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.