The average train between Göttingen and Leipzig takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Göttingen 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 Göttingen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Leipzig station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Göttingen to Leipzig train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Göttingen and Leipzig is 170.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Leipzig Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 41m.