Salzburg to Leipzig trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Leipzig takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 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.

7h 15m
Duration: 623 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...

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 9:00 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:00 PM → 5:04 AM
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8h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:31 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 11:09 PM
9h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 11:09 PM
9h 2m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 11:32 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:09 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 11:09 PM
9h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:09 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 11:09 PM
9h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:09 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 7:09 PM
9h 4m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 11:09 PM
9h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Leipzig? 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 Salzburg to Leipzig.

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Distance: 623.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 48m.

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