The average train between Leipzig and Witten takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Witten. 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 5 times a day between Leipzig and Witten. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Witten at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 5m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Witten. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Witten station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Leipzig to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Witten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Witten is 348.3 km. The road distance is 487 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–280 and the journey takes 5h 9m.