The average train between Zittau and Leipzig takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Zittau 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 Zittau and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Zittau is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zittau to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Zittau station and arriving at Leipzig station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Zittau to Leipzig train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Zittau Bahnhof station.
Zittau to Leipzig train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Zittau to Leipzig train tickets online with Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zittau and Leipzig is 177 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Zittau Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 15m.