Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
| Duesseldorf Central | Leipzig Hbf | Fastest | |||||
| Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Duesseldorf Central | Leipzig Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Leipzig Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Leipzig
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 R 448, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Leipzig?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Train Companies
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Leipzig start from R 388. The average price for this train route is around R 1 440. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 389 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers 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.
The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Leipzig was searched and found on 28 Mar 2026 with a price of R 732To 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 R 732 to R 4 901 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 R 732, 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.
