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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Merkurpromenade | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Leipzig Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Hamburg?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Hamburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start at $20. The average price for this train route is around $119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Leipzig to Hamburg takes 4h 9m and covers 294 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 29m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Hamburg departs at 6:02am. The latest train departs at 8:16pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Leipzig to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $258 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-16.
