The average train between Leipzig and Zittau takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Zittau. 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 hourly between Leipzig and Zittau. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Zittau at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leipzig to Zittau? 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 Zittau. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Zittau station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Leipzig to Zittau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Zittau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zittau Bahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Zittau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Zittau is 177 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zittau Bahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 13m.