The average train between Mannheim and Leipzig takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 hourly between Mannheim and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Leipzig station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Mannheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mannheim and Leipzig is 344.7 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 26m.