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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Leipzig takes 27h 23m and the fastest train takes 26h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 23m
Duration
2,641 km
Distance
€536
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Madrid to Leipzig train times

Trains run once daily between Madrid and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 19m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 19m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 19m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 19m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    OuigoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Leipzig? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,641.3 km
  • Duration: 27h 23m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Leipzig Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 19h 54m.

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