The average train between Heidelberg and Leipzig takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Leipzig station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Leipzig train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Leipzig train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Leipzig is 338 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 59m.