Birmingham to Leipzig train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Leipzig

Showing times and prices for 25 May

Cheapest price

£385

Average price

£385

Fastest journey

13 h 1 m

Average duration

17 h 31 m

Trains per day

Distance

985 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Leipzig will cost around £385 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £385.

Fast trains

To travel from Birmingham to Leipzig you need to make at least 3 changes.

08:5613h28

Birmingham

22:24Leipzig

£3851One-way

3 changes

11:2613h01

Birmingham

00:27Leipzig

£3851One-way

3 changes

13:2121h03

Birmingham

10:24Leipzig

£3851One-way

3 changes

17:4720h37

Birmingham

14:24Leipzig

£3851One-way

3 changes

22:5619h28

Birmingham

18:24Leipzig

£3851One-way

3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £195. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.0 - 5.9kg.

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Train	Most popular Flight
£374 Average Price	£342 Average Price Cheapest
17h 40m average duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 45m average duration Fastest 8h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Leipzig

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Take a train from Birmingham to Leipzig and enjoy the approximately 985 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

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 £60

Distance

985 km

Average train duration

17h 10m

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

13h 1m

First train

07:21

Last train

23:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £60

Train providers: Virgin Trains trains Birmingham to Leipzig

For as little as £572 you can travel by train between Birmingham and Leipzig with Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Birmingham to Leipzig train information:

Average Duration: 13 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £572
Virgin Trains frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Leipzig train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Leipzig.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Leipzig can start from as little as £428 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Leipzig is £470; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Leipzig from Birmingham is on average 15 h 49 min for the 611 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Birmingham to Leipzig by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Leipzig leaves at 07: 21. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Leipzig leaves at 23: 11.

There is 1 train a day from Birmingham to Leipzig which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Birmingham to Leipzig you can take a train with Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Leipzig from Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 11.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Leipzig including taking a coach, train or flight.