The average train between Reading and Leipzig takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 4 times a day between Reading and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 3:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Leipzig station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Reading to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Leipzig train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Reading to Leipzig train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Leipzig is 924.4 km. The road distance is 1,269 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Leipzig Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 56m.