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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Hamburg takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
453 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Leipzig to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 52m • Direct
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    train train 3h 52m • Direct
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    train train 3h 52m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Hamburg? 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.

Map of how to get from Leipzig to Hamburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hamburg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 3h 12m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a week.

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