The average train between Leicester and Leipzig takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 5 times a day between Leicester and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Leipzig station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Leicester to Leipzig train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Leipzig train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Leicester to Leipzig train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leicester and Leipzig is 934.4 km. The road distance is 1,300 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Leipzig Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 12h 44m.