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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Leipzig takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.

8h 37m
Duration
623 km
Distance
€119
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Salzburg to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 22m • 1 change
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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 22m • 1 change
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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 4m • 1 change
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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 2m • 1 change
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 623.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via München Hbf in around 5h 47m.

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