The average train between Leipzig and Salzburg takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Salzburg. 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 Leipzig and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Salzburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Leipzig to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Leipzig and Salzburg is 396.6 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf in around 5h 12m.