The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Leipzig station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.
Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
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The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig is 293 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–300 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.