The cheapest and fastest trains from Eisenach to Leipzig
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eisenach to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eisenach to Leipzig will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 5 trains that leave Eisenach for Leipzig every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 149 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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.
ICE 1555
RB 74615
RB 74615 · ICE 802
RB 74613 · ICE 602
RB 74617 · ICE 1612
ICE 1555
RB 74615 · ICE 802
RB 74613 · ICE 602
RB 74617 · ICE 1612
RB 74615Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eisenach to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eisenach to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 149 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Eisenach to Leipzig train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:01 Eisenach | 1h09 | 07:10 Leipzig | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:08 Eisenach | 1h16 | 08:24 Leipzig | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:13 Eisenach | 2h26 | 21:39 Leipzig | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eisenach to Leipzig
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Abellio GmbH from Eisenach to Leipzig trainsDeutsche Bahn, Abellio GmbH trains will get you between Eisenach and Leipzig from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Abellio GmbH
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eisenach and Leipzig
- Bei GIOVANNI
- Steakhaus Zum Ritter
- Kartoffelhaus
- Cafe Toccata
- LOGOTEL
- Vienna House Thüringer Hof
- Hotel am Markt
- Pension Michelangelo
- Wiesengrund
- Hörselgrund
- Augustiner Bräu Spezialausschank
- Storchenturm - Gasthof
- Gino's Pizza Taxi, Rialto Pizza
- Eisenacher Hof
- Lutherhotel Eisenacher Hof
- Pension Katharinenschule
- Hotel Klostergarten
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- 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
- 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
- TD Imbiss
- Bistro Cleopatra
- Bistro mit Internet
- Calla Pizza
- Gosenschenke "Ohne Bedenken"
- Lutherburg
- Cafe Krüger
- Papa John's
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with multiple entry points around the station.
- Restaurant Weinstock
- Auerbachs Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- Leipzig Marriott Hotel
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-12 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
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