The average train between Hildesheim and Leipzig takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Leipzig station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Hildesheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and enno.
The distance between Hildesheim and Leipzig is 189.5 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 26m.