The average train between Leipzig and Italy takes 19h 26m and the fastest train takes 16h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Italy. 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 twice daily between Leipzig and Italy. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Italy at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day





20h 20m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





22h 15m • 5 changes





18h 29m • 5 changes





16h 34m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





20h 20m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





22h 15m • 5 changes





18h 54m • 5 changes





16h 34m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





20h 20m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





22h 15m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Italy? 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 Leipzig to Italy. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Italy station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
Leipzig to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Leipzig to Italy train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 6 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Italy is 967.8 km. The road distance is 1,378 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Roma Termini via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner, and Bolzano Bozen in around 15h 9m.