The average train between Leiden and Leipzig takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Leiden and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 49m • 2 changes


8h 19m • 2 changes


7h 51m • 2 changes


8h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Leipzig station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Leiden to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans 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 717 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Leipzig Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 1m.