Train Heidelberg to Leipzig from €116 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Leipzig takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. 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.

5h
Duration: 524 km
Distance: €116
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...

5h 33m

€96–287

Heidelberg to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

6:46 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
12:46 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

3:29 AM → 10:31 AM
7h 2m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

3:43 AM → 9:22 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
4:21 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

3:43 AM → 9:22 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
4:21 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

3:43 AM → 9:22 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
4:21 AM → 10:31 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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