The average train between Leipzig and Zittau takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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 10:38 PM which arrives into Zittau at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 6m.
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 station.
Book your Leipzig to Zittau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Die Länderbahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Dresden-Neustadt in around 3h 9m.