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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig
Showing times and prices for 25 May
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
138 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
Of the 30 trains that leave Berlin Brandenburg Airport for Leipzig every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain17:301h19Berlin Hbf18:49Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes- FlixTrain17:121h37Berlin Spandau18:49Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain17:391h10Berlin Südkreuz station18:49Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain20:031h08Berlin Südkreuz station21:11Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
IC 2172 · ICE 69719:121h30Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–220:42Leipzig Hbf£311One-way1 change
- FlixTrain20:031h08Berlin Südkreuz station21:11Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain17:391h10Berlin Südkreuz station18:49Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain19:571h14Berlin Hbf21:11Leipzig Hbf£321One-way0 changes
- FlixTrain17:301h19Berlin Hbf18:49Leipzig Hbf£91One-way0 changes
- IC 2178 · ICE 69113:121h30Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–214:42Leipzig Hbf£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 138 km
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2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21900 · ICE 603 | On time 16:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 17:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21902 · ICE 1103 · IC 2239 | On time 16:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 18:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2174 · ICE 695 | On time 17:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21916 · ICE 605 | On time 18:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | On time 18:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2172 · ICE 697 | On time 19:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21932 · ICE 607 | On time 20:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 21:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21934 · ICE 1107 · IC 2435 | On time 20:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 22:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 18531 · IC 60408 | On time 20:31 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h51 | 22:22 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21940 · ICE 699 | 21:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h46 | 22:47 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21956 · ICE 905 | On time 23:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h55 | 0:56 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
| 21836 · ICE 505 | On time 8:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 9:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21838 · ICE 1005 · IC 2033 | On time 8:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 10:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2272 · ICE 597 | On time 9:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 10:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 18509 · ICE 91 | On time 9:31 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h41 | 11:12 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21852 · ICE 507 | On time 10:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 11:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21854 · ICE 1007 · IC 2235 | On time 10:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h58 | 12:14 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2270 · ICE 599 | On time 11:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 12:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21862 · ICE 1507 · IC 2443 | On time 11:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h01 | 13:17 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 21868 · ICE 509 | On time 12:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 13:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21870 · ICE 1009 · IC 2037 | On time 12:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 14:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2178 · ICE 691 | On time 13:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 18517 · ICE 1205 | 13:31 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h42 | 15:13 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21884 · ICE 601 | On time 14:01 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h45 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21886 · ICE 1101 · IC 2039 | On time 14:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h59 | 16:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2176 · ICE 693 | On time 15:12 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1h30 | 16:42 Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
| 21894 · ICE 1601 · IC 2049 | On time 15:16 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h01 | 17:17 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Deutsche Bahn as well as FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) offer trains services from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig
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Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 9m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 21:42 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Leipzig from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FlixTrain
About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
£9
FlixTrain frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
£23
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig covers a distance of 138 km and takes approximately 1h 9m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig is 138 km.
The first train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig leaves at 6:01.
The last train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig departs at 21:42.
Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig run approximately 11 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Leipzig. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by FlixTrain.
To get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travellers can enjoy views of the German countryside, with stretches of forests, fields, and small towns, making it a pleasant and moderately scenic route.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig. The journey takes 1h 9m with a total distance of 138 km. There are 16 trains per day.
In Leipzig, explore the vibrant Karl-Heine-Straße with its eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and street art. Attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House or enjoy a serene escape at the Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and take a leisurely boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Visit St. Thomas Church, associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, and explore the modern Leipzig Zoo. Don't miss the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and the Leipzig Panometer, or admire European art at the Museum of Fine Arts.
A visit to Leipzig typically requires about 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, including the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig Zoo, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Leipzig.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Leipzig
Berlin
Leipzig
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
23Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
Dining
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
Public transport options for Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
Leipzig Markt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
Hotel
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmDining
- Dönerhaus
- Grand Canyon
- Graf Zeppelin
- Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
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