The average train between Leiden and Leipzig takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 3 times a day between Leiden and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Leipzig station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Leiden to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Leipzig train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leiden and Leipzig is 549.7 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 51m.