The average train between Salzburg and Leipzig takes 6h 1m 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.
Trains run every 3 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 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Leipzig station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Salzburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Leipzig train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Leipzig train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Leipzig is 396.6 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf via München Hbf in around 5h 41m.