The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Saarbrücken
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Saarbrücken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Saarbrücken will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Leipzig to Saarbrücken you need to make at least one change.
ICE 791 · ICE 595 · RE 4123
ICE 793 · RE 29522
ICE 793 · ICE 597 · RE 4127
ICE 791 · ICE 595 · RE 4123
ICE 793 · ICE 597 · RE 4127
ICE 793 · RE 29522Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leipzig to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Saarbrücken 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 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 449 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£93 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leipzig to Saarbrücken train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 791 · ICE 595 · RE 4123 | On time 07:41 Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 13:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 793 · RE 29522 | On time 09:41 Leipzig Hbf | 6h29 | 16:10 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 793 · ICE 597 · RE 4127 | On time 09:41 Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 15:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 371 · RE 4129 | On time 10:33 Leipzig Hbf | 5h42 | 16:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1650 · RE 29524 | On time 10:33 Leipzig Hbf | 6h37 | 17:10 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Saarbrücken
Distance 449 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Saarbrücken trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Leipzig and Saarbrücken from £22. 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.
FAQs: Leipzig to Saarbrücken train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Saarbrücken
- 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
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
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