Munich to Leipzig train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Leipzig

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£72

Average price

£93

Fastest journey

4 h 52 m

Average duration

5 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

361 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Munich to Leipzig will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Munich 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 361 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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 508

09:184h52

Munich Hbf

14:10Leipzig Hbf

£721One-way

0 changes

ICE 880 · ICE 2542

09:315h39

Munich Hbf

15:10Leipzig Hbf

£831One-way

1 change

ICE 2556

11:184h52

Munich Hbf

16:10Leipzig Hbf

£831One-way

0 changes

ICE 722 · RE 3756 · ICE 2542

09:425h28

Munich Hbf

15:10Leipzig Hbf

£1121One-way

2 changes

ICE 708 · S 5X

09:415h57

Munich Hbf

15:38Leipzig Hbf

£1161One-way

1 change

Live departures

Munich to Leipzig train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 02:16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 508	On time 07:18 Munich Hbf	4h52	12:10 Leipzig Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 708 · S 5X	On time 07:41 Munich Hbf	5h57	13:38 Leipzig Hbf	1 change
ICE 722 · ICE 708 · S 5X	On time 07:42 Munich Hbf	5h56	13:38 Leipzig Hbf	2 changes
ICE 2556	On time 09:18 Munich Hbf	4h52	14:10 Leipzig Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 788 · ICE 2540	On time 09:31 Munich Hbf	5h39	15:10 Leipzig Hbf	1 change
ICE 628 · RE 3758 · ICE 2540	On time 09:40 Munich Hbf	5h30	15:10 Leipzig Hbf	2 changes
ICE 706 · S 5X	On time 10:07 Munich Hbf	5h31	15:38 Leipzig Hbf	1 change
ICE 504	On time 11:21 Munich Hbf	4h49	16:10 Leipzig Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 786 · ICE 2538	Delayed 11:27 Munich Hbf	5h18	17:10 17:10Leipzig Hbf	1 change
ICE 624 · RE 3760 · ICE 2538	Delayed 11:40 Munich Hbf	5h05	17:10 17:10Leipzig Hbf	2 changes
ICE 704 · S 5X	On time 11:42 Munich Hbf	5h56	17:38 Leipzig Hbf	1 change
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Pro

Cleanliness

Cons

Punctuality

The train was equipped with free wifi, several sockets and toilets. The comfort was mediocre because the seats were unfortunately too hard in the train was a school class which was loud the catering was there you could order food and drink the service was friendly and there were reservation options the cleanliness was really top not a single dirt to see and the toilets were clean on the trip there was no need to change only conductor was the train 13 minutes late the price was on ok.

Pro

Attention to hygiene

Cons

()

The attention to hygiene was great! I didn't have to worry about getting sick. The toilets were also very clean. I felt very safe on the train. I also liked the wifi quite a lot and I didn't pay that much for my ticket. I can only recommend the trip.

Pro

Very comfortable seats

The journey was very pleasant as it didn't feel that long, even though it had been long, which in turn meant that I felt very comfortable and had fun. I thought the atmosphere was great because the people were very empathetic, so the volume on the train was very pleasant. I also thought it was great that there were several toilets. I had enough space and could even work a bit on the computer. The service was great, because the prices were very reasonable, the orders were delivered very quickly, the food was very tasty and the drinks and the motivation of the staff, you could see that the staff enjoyed their job, that was great again. There was nothing that I didn't like, I can definitely recommend the trip, as it is highly recommendable. I would also like to say that the trip was my return trip.

Pro

pleasant volume

The ride provided me with many things and I liked it or rather it was very pleasant. The staff were very correct and casual. There was very multi cultural food (vegetarian, vegan etc.). There were quite a lot of passengers and children, the children were not disturbing at all, the volume was very pleasant. It deserves 5 out of 5 stars. This is a ride that is highly recommended. What's more, my train arrived on time.

Pro

Very beautiful and modern train

Cons

The train was late

It was a solid train journey. Unfortunately the train was delayed by 20 minutes, but it wasn't that bad as that was the only negative thing about my journey. The thing I noticed the most was the train itself and that was the train was very modern and the toilets were also very modern there was also a design on the toilets. My wifi was very good and so was my signal. The view was also very nice and the atmosphere was cool. The staff was also very helpful and took care of me all the time. I can endearingly pass on the ride. What was also very good was the service and the food respectively, the food was really delicious and the prices on the menu were reasonable. A great and solid ride. The volume was also pleasant.

Pro

Good wifi

That was my journey, in which there were no negative points at all. My train arrived on time and I did not have to change trains. The train was very hygienic (disinfectant and so on), especially the toilets were very clean. You could order a lot of things and the prices were reasonable. The staff were very friendly, humorous and helpful. If you needed food, you also got it. I also had a small wound and got a plaster. The volume on the train was pleasant and my seat was very comfortable, where I also had a power socket. A journey I can definitely recommend. The best of the best was my wifi, I had no problems with the wifi at all. Great ride!

Pro

Smoking area

Cons

somewhat expensive

At the beginning, I want to mention that my ticket was a bit expensive. There was a smoking area where I had a little chat with the nice staff. Then I want to mention that the toilets were very clean and smelled nice. My seat was very comfortable, even big enough for me to sleep. I had good wifi. There was also a power socket on my seat. I can recommend the ride. There was also air conditioning and the service was great the prices were reasonable. It was very quiet on the train. I had a small closet at my seat and a dining table at my seat. In general a great trip, if it were possible I would rate the trip 4.5 stars.

Pro

On time

Comfortable seats

Fast wifi

Cons

Expensive

On this train journey, I had almost only positive experiences. The wifi is not slow like on other trains, quite the opposite, it was fast and there were no problems. The seats were also very comfortable and the train was kept very clean. The price is way too expensive, but that's the only negative thing about this trip. The train arrived 1 or 2 minutes late. So you could say that it was quite punctual.

Pro

Quick and easy

Cons

None

For a change, a very quiet and relaxed journey. Admittedly, I overslept half the journey but the other half was great. Clean train, staff ok, well, and delays are inevitable. But it has been much worse. CONCLUSION: The price-performance ratio is right, cleanliness is good, toilets were clean and the cabins very well maintained. I had a good internet connection and the food was also quite ok for a journey. It was a bit noisy but the train was also very crowded.

Pro

Faster than by car

More comfortable than in a car

More relaxed than in a car

Cons

None, the connection worked fine for me.

I recently got a BahnCard 25 for 1st class. So I also travelled here from Munich to Leipzig in first class. Everything was fine: The train was on time. Everything worked, wifi was surprisingly good and fast. There is only one socket on the single seat, but I always have a small 3-pin extension with me for my power supply units. But you could also use the other sockets at free seats. Great service, everyone was nice and friendly and I also got a huge coffee served at my seat for only 4 euros.... With BahnCard even cheaper than a trip in the cramped 2nd class.

Pro

Observance of hygiene

Delicious food

Punctuality

My train arrived on time and I boarded. My seat was comfortable. The wifi was good, so I was able to surf the internet without any problems. Then I ordered something to eat. The food I ordered arrived quickly and was very tasty. Then I went to the toilet as required. The toilets were very clean and hygienic and there was no shortage of soap and sanitiser. It was a great travelling experience, which I can only recommend.

Pro

Comfort

Cons

Hygiene

On the whole, I found the journey very relaxing. The only negative thing was that the sanitary facilities were unfortunately not cleaned and I therefore noticed a lack of hygiene. Otherwise, the seats were very comfortable. The staff also helped me with any questions I had. I also noticed good reception and fast wifi. I recommend the trip.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Munich to Leipzig

Germany

Trains from Munich to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £16 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Distance

360 km

Average train duration

4h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 52m

First train

07:47

Last train

22:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Alex and FlixTrain trains Munich to Leipzig

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, Alex and FlixTrain train tickets between Munich and Leipzig from £40 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Munich to Leipzig train.

Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Leipzig train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: £40
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Munich and Leipzig. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Deutsche Bahn Trains from Munich to Leipzig

Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Munich to Leipzig. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

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FAQs: Munich to Leipzig train

FAQs: Travel by train from Munich to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Leipzig.

Cheap train tickets from Munich to Leipzig can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Munich to Leipzig is £71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Munich to Leipzig train time is 3 h 13 min covering the 223 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Munich to Leipzig leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Munich to Leipzig leaves at 23: 53.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Munich to Leipzig without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 3 direct trains from Munich to Leipzig each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Munich to Leipzig train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Munich to Leipzig to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leipzig Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Leipzig from Munich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Munich to Leipzig by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Leipzig from Munich including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Leipzig

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Leipzig

The major train station for departures in Munich is München Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at München Hbf for your trip from Munich to Leipzig.

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