The average train between Derby and Leipzig takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 3 times a day between Derby and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Leipzig station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Derby to Leipzig train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Leipzig train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Derby to Leipzig train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Derby and Leipzig is 959.9 km. The road distance is 1,347 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Leipzig Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 12h 53m.