Train Heidelberg to Leipzig from €121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Leipzig takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

5h 12m
Duration: 466 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...

4h 49m

€84–281

Heidelberg to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 4:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 6:01 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

1:34 AM → 8:04 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

1:34 AM → 9:09 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

12:56 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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