The average train between Bern and Leipzig takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 4 hours between Bern and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Leipzig station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Bern to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Leipzig train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Leipzig is 605.3 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 10m.