The average train between Leipzig and Sondershausen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Sondershausen. 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 Sondershausen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Sondershausen at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Sondershausen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Sondershausen station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Leipzig to Sondershausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Sondershausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Sondershausen station.
Book your Leipzig to Sondershausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Sondershausen is 104.3 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Sondershausen via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 14m.