The average train between Bautzen and Leipzig takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Bautzen to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bautzen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bautzen is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bautzen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bautzen station and arriving at Leipzig station via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bautzen to Leipzig train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Bautzen station.
Bautzen to Leipzig train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Bautzen to Leipzig train tickets online with trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bautzen and Leipzig is 144.7 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Bautzen to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 2h 13m.