Dortmund to Leipzig train
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Train schedule Dortmund to Leipzig
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Fastest train times from Dortmund to Leipzig
Fastest Journey
4 h 25 m
Average
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
341 km
Of the 47 trains that leave Dortmund for Leipzig every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Dortmund to Leipzig
 | Distance | 211 miles |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 29 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £28 (€32) |
 | Train frequency | 19 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain |
Trains from Dortmund to Leipzig cover the 211 miles long journey taking on average 4 h 29 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £26, but the average price of train tickets is £28. Travellers depart most frequently from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Dortmund to Leipzig
You can travel by train between Dortmund and Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £26. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Leipzig from Dortmund. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Dortmund to Leipzig with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 53 min
- Average Price: £26
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Dortmund to Leipzig
Some of the Dortmund train stations to Leipzig you can start your journey from include Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund-Germania and Dortmund-Hörde. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Leipzig include Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Markt.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Dortmund Hbf and arriving in Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Dortmund Hbf, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city centre of Dortmund.
The most popular arrival train station, Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre of Leipzig.
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