How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Leipzig start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Leipzig is 5h 44m, covering a distance of 242 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Leipzig route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 20:55.

Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?

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.

Train Düsseldorf to Leipzig from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 27 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	07:22	Duesseldorf Central	4h 42m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:38	Hbf	7h 15m	19:53	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	07:22	Duesseldorf Central	4h 42m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	12:06	Duesseldorf Central	6h 9m	18:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 30 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	5h 37m	18:22	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:38	Hbf	6h 34m	19:12	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 31 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	5h 37m	18:22	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	16:38	Hbf	6h 39m	23:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:35	Düsseldorf Airport	10h 42m	23:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 1 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	5h 37m	18:22	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	08:38	Hbf	7h 14m	15:52	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 2 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	5h 37m	18:22	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:38	Hbf	6h 34m	19:12	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Leipzig on 3 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	8h 42m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	12:45	Duesseldorf Central	5h 37m	18:22	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:38	Hbf	7h 15m	19:53	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:57	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	6h 48m	13:45	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:13	Duesseldorf Central	6h 18m	12:31	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:24 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 5mAverage duration

242 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£20 - £76	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £193	Average duration5h 44m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Leipzig?

Düsseldorf

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Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Leipzig

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Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Leipzig by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Leipzig start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Leipzig is 5h 44m, covering a distance of 242 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 20:55.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
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.

Best price found

25/03

No data

26/03

£52

Today

£51

28/03

£33

29/03

No data

30/03

£49

31/03

£38

01/04

£50

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Leipzig was searched and found on 28 Mar 2026 with a price of £33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Leipzig as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £33 to £218 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2026-03-28.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.