The average train between Leipzig and Rotterdam takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Rotterdam. 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 4 times a day between Leipzig and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leipzig to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Erfurt Hbf station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Leipzig to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Leipzig and Rotterdam is 548.3 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 54m.