The average train between Bautzen and Leipzig takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Bautzen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bautzen is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. 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 Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Bautzen to Leipzig train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Bautzen Bahnhof station.
Bautzen to Leipzig train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Bautzen to Leipzig train tickets online with Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 2h 8m.