The average train between Zittau and Leipzig takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Zittau 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 hourly between Zittau and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Zittau is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Zittau 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zittau to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Zittau station and arriving at Leipzig station via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Zittau to Leipzig train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Zittau station.
Zittau to Leipzig train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Zittau to Leipzig train tickets online with trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zittau and Leipzig is 177 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Zittau to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 9m.