The average train between Heidelberg and Leipzig takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Leipzig station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Leipzig is 338 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 47m.