The average train between Dresden and Leipzig takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dresden 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 30 minutes between Dresden and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden station and arriving at Leipzig station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Dresden to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Dresden to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Leipzig is 100.5 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–55 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.