The average train between Madrid and Leipzig takes 28h 32m and the fastest train takes 25h 41m. 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.
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 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 28h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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36h 39m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Leipzig station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Leipzig train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Leipzig train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Leipzig is 1,731.7 km. The road distance is 2,641 km.
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 51m.