The average train between Leipzig and Saarbrücken takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Saarbrücken. 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 Leipzig and Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leipzig to Saarbrücken? 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 Leipzig to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Leipzig to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Saarbrücken is 447 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 16m.