The average train between Leeuwarden and Leipzig takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 4 times a day between Leeuwarden and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Leipzig station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Leeuwarden to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Leipzig train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Leipzig train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Leipzig is 492 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Leipzig Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 31m.