Next available departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	9:16am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 10m	12:26pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	9:16am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 10m	12:26pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 3m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + metronom + S-Bahn Hamburg	11:02pm	Leipzig Hbf	7h 13m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags
	9:16am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 10m	12:26pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 3m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + metronom + S-Bahn Hamburg	11:02pm	Leipzig Hbf	7h 13m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Station (S-Bahn)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 26m	12:11pm	Hamburg-Bergedorf	Cheapest
	1:16pm	Leipzig Hbf	3h 10m	4:26pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + metronom	7:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 53m	12:20am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	7:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 3m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + metronom	7:27pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 53m	12:20am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 49m	12:10am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	8:45am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 49m	12:10am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + erixx + metronom	8:41pm	Leipzig Hbf	8h 39m	5:20am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	6:22am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 2m	10:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + erixx + metronom	8:41pm	Leipzig Hbf	8h 39m	5:20am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	6:22am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 2m	10:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + erixx + metronom	8:41pm	Leipzig Hbf	8h 39m	5:20am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:45am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 49m	12:10am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 49m	12:10am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 49m	12:10am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Hamburg on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 36m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	8:45am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 36m	12:21pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 9m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	7:21pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 9m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:12am	Leipzig Hbf	3h 12m	9:24am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:45 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

3h 28mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 85 - PLN 416	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 38 - PLN 843	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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

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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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

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 Leipzig to Hamburg 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start from PLN 38. The average price for this train route is around PLN 267. 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Leipzig to Hamburg is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 182 miles (294 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Leipzig to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Hamburg at 6:12am. And the latest train departs at 11:16pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Hamburg?
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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
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 Leipzig to Hamburg?
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

08/27

PLN 138

08/28

PLN 193

Today

PLN 166

08/30

PLN 169

08/31

PLN 126

09/01

PLN 104

09/02

PLN 97

09/03

PLN 108

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Hamburg was searched and found on Sep 2, 2026 with a price of PLN 97

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

You can expect to pay from PLN 97 to PLN 899 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 97 which is on 2026-09-02.

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.