1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
19 m
Trains on 17 Sept
46
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Halle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Halle will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 46 trains from Leipzig to Halle, including 46 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.
IC 2038
IC 2046
IC 2430
IC 2048
IC 2440
IC 2430
IC 2038
IC 2036
IC 2234
IC 2032Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Halle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 32 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (24m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Halle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2044 | On time 6:40 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 7:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2238 | On time 7:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 8:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2046 | On time 8:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 9:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 9:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 9:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 9:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 9:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2430 | On time 9:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 10:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 9:47 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 10:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 10:04 Leipzig Hbf | 0h23 | 10:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 10:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 10:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2048 | On time 10:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 11:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 10:53 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 11:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 11:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h26 | 11:28 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 11:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 11:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2038 | On time 11:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 12:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 11:48 Leipzig Hbf | 0h20 | 12:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 0h23 | 12:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 12:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 12:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2440 | On time 12:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 13:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 12:53 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 13:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 13:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 13:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 13:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 13:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2036 | On time 13:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 14:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 13:47 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 14:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 14:04 Leipzig Hbf | 0h23 | 14:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 14:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 14:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2442 | On time 14:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 15:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 14:53 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 15:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 15:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 15:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 15:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 15:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2234 | On time 15:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 16:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 15:47 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 16:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 16:04 Leipzig Hbf | 0h23 | 16:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 16:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 16:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2444 | On time 16:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 17:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 16:53 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 17:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 17:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 17:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 17:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 17:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2032 | On time 17:42 Leipzig Hbf | 0h19 | 18:01 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 17:47 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 18:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 18:04 Leipzig Hbf | 0h23 | 18:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 18:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 18:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2446 | On time 18:41 Leipzig Hbf | 0h22 | 19:03 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 18:54 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 19:15 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X | 19:02 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 19:27 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 19:32 Leipzig Hbf | 0h25 | 19:57 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S35 | 19:47 Leipzig Hbf | 0h21 | 20:08 Halle(Saale) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Halle run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 19m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Halle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Halle trip today.
Major art museum in a restored castle, showing medieval art to modern works. A strong choice for architecture, sculpture and changing exhibitions.
Museum dedicated to Handel in the composer’s birthplace. Visit for period rooms, instruments and exhibitions on his life and music.
Interactive museum on Halle’s salt-making history, set in former saline buildings. It explains the trade that shaped the city for centuries.
The central market square framed by historic towers, churches and civic buildings. It is the city’s main meeting point and best place to feel old Halle.
Green riverside island with paths, lawns and views of the Saale. Popular for relaxed walks, picnics and a quieter side of the city centre.
Attractive promenade along the river with villas, bridges and leafy stretches. A pleasant route for a walk between the old town and Giebichenstein.
A regional sour-milk cheese from Saxony-Anhalt, often served with onions and caraway. It is a long-standing local speciality of central German taverns.
A traditional potato soup from Saxony-Anhalt, usually made hearty with vegetables and often sausage or bacon. It is a familiar home-style dish in the region.
This local version of sole is not fish but a sweet pastry shaped like a sole. It is a Halle speciality linked to the city’s historic bakery tradition.
Established city-centre restaurant with German and European dishes, offering a polished setting suitable for a longer dinner.
Stylish restaurant in the historic Stadtgottesacker setting, known for refined seasonal cooking and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty German and regional dishes with beer in a classic, convivial tavern atmosphere.
Halle is cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, with lower hotel rates, modest dining costs and affordable local transport for most visitors.
Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service, usually handed directly to the server when paying.
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Halle(Saale) Hbf -> Marktplatz Halle (Saale)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Halle 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 Halle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leipzig to Halle trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Halle-Nietleben. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Halle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig-Gohlis is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Gohlis has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Gosenschenke "Ohne Bedenken", Lutherburg, Cafe Krüger, Papa John's
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Gohlis. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Gohlis.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Gohlis. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Gohlis.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Gohlis. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Gohlis: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Gohlis: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Gohlis.
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Halle(Saale) Hbf is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle(Saale) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Schweizer Hof, Shiva, Maxi Bistro, Mr. Baguettkov
Wi-Fi is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. ATMs are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Information desks are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schweizer Hof, Dorint Hotel.
Halle-Nietleben is 4 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle-Nietleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bambusstübchen, Gaststätte & Pension - Zur Quelle, Heidecafe, Quo vadis
Wi-Fi is available at Halle-Nietleben. ATMs are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Ticket office support is available at Halle-Nietleben. Information desks are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Luggage storage is available at Halle-Nietleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle-Nietleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle-Nietleben.
Halle Steintorbrücke is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle Steintorbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Athen, Restaurante am Steintorpalais, Hotel am Steintor, Brot & Rind
Wi-Fi is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. ATMs are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Information desks are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Steintor, Hotel am Stadtbad.
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