The average train between Rotterdam and Leipzig takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Leipzig station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Rotterdam to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Leipzig train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Leipzig is 548.3 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 12m.