The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Schönefeld
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Schönefeld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Schönefeld will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Leipzig to Schönefeld you need to make at least one change.
ICE 606 · 218336:121h33Leipzig Hbf7:45Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£181One-way1 change
ICE 904 · 218255:111h34Leipzig Hbf6:45Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£211One-way1 change
S5 · 16342 · ICE 1541 · 218210:076h07Leipzig Hbf6:14Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£231One-way3 changes
S3 · S8 · 3342 · 185001:155h13Leipzig Hbf6:28Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£411One-way3 changes
S4 · 3187 · 3167 · 182020:045h51Leipzig Hbf5:55Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£411One-way3 changes
ICE 606 · 218336:121h33Leipzig Hbf7:45Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£181One-way1 change
ICE 904 · 218255:111h34Leipzig Hbf6:45Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£211One-way1 change
S3 · S8 · 3342 · 185001:155h13Leipzig Hbf6:28Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£411One-way3 changes
S4 · 3187 · 3167 · 182020:045h51Leipzig Hbf5:55Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£411One-way3 changes
S5 · 16342 · ICE 1541 · 218210:076h07Leipzig Hbf6:14Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2£231One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leipzig to Schönefeld
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Schönefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 140 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leipzig to Schönefeld train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Schönefeld trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:16 Leipzig | 1h29 | 8:45 Schönefeld | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:45 Leipzig | 1h15 | 9:00 Schönefeld | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:12 Leipzig | 1h33 | 20:45 Schönefeld | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
S4 · 3187 · 3167 · 18202 | 0:04 Leipzig Hbf | 5h51 | 5:55 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3 changes | |
S5 · 16342 · ICE 1541 · 21821 | 0:07 Leipzig Hbf | 6h07 | 6:14 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3 changes | |
S3 · S8 · 3342 · 18500 | 1:15 Leipzig Hbf | 5h13 | 6:28 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3 changes | |
ICE 904 · 21825 | 5:11 Leipzig Hbf | 1h34 | 6:45 Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Schönefeld
Trains from Leipzig to Schönefeld run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Leipzig to Schönefeld trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Leipzig and Schönefeld from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leipzig to Schönefeld train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Schönefeld 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 Schönefeld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Schönefeld
- 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
- Dönerhaus
- Grand Canyon
- Graf Zeppelin
- Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
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