The average train between Pforzheim and Leipzig takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim station and arriving at Leipzig station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Pforzheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Pforzheim to Leipzig train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Pforzheim to Leipzig train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pforzheim and Leipzig is 378.2 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 5h 51m.