1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£166
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
6 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
7 h 15 m
Trains on 06 Sept
30
Distance
766 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Paris will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Leipzig to Paris you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1656 · ICE 9556
ICE 691 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
ICE 593 · ICE 1610+
9474
ICE 593 · ICE 1610+
9462
ICE 593 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 503 · ICE 9590
ICE 1558+
TGV 9560
ICE 593 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 1656 · ICE 9556
ICE 1652 · ICE 9554Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £268.
Distance: 766 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£127 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £268 Average Price | £171 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Paris:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Paris costing on average £127.
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Paris costing on average £268.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Coach takes on average 14h 50m.
The journey is about 2h 55m faster (7h 4m by train vs 9h 59m by car) and roughly £44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£127 vs £171). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TGV.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Paris trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1656 · ICE 9556 | On time 5:28 Leipzig Hbf | 7h23 | 12:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
IC 2044 · ICE 954+ 9474 | On time 6:40 Leipzig Hbf | 13h37 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
IC 2044+ 9474 | On time 6:40 Leipzig Hbf | 13h37 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
IC 2044 · ICE 954+ 9450 | On time 6:40 Leipzig Hbf | 9h29 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · IC 2156 · 17415+ 9474 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 13h28 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 71 · ICE 9584 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 7h18 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 1610+ 9474+ 24330 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 13h28 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 1610+ 9450+ 24330 | On time 6:49 Leipzig Hbf | 9h20 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 9590 | On time 7:27 Leipzig Hbf | 7h24 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 1652+ TGV 9552 | On time 9:27 Leipzig Hbf | 7h23 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
IC 2048 · ICE 950+ 9474 | On time 10:41 Leipzig Hbf | 9h36 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 597 · ICE 1516+ 9474+ 24342 | 10:49 Leipzig Hbf | 9h28 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 518+ 9474 | On time 11:27 Leipzig Hbf | 8h50 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 1558+ TGV 9560 | On time 13:27 Leipzig Hbf | 7h15 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 14:48 Leipzig Hbf | 7h25 | 22:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 766 km distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 766 km |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leipzig to Paris trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare du Nord. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Paris 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-Stötteritz is 3 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig-Stötteritz 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: Nori, Asia Imbiss, Globus Döner, Asia-Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig-Stötteritz. ATMs are available at Leipzig-Stötteritz.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig-Stötteritz. Information desks are available at Leipzig-Stötteritz.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig-Stötteritz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig-Stötteritz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig-Stötteritz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig-Stötteritz.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Berlin, Jahrhunderthotel Leipzig, Balance Hotel.
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.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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