Shortest travel time:
4 h 27 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 54 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$66
Avg. daily departures:
31
Earliest departure:
00:33
Latest departure:
20:48
Dortmund
Dortmund train station
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Königswall 15, 44137, Dortmund, Germany
400 km
Leipzig
Leipzig train station
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 04109, Leipzig, Germany

Dortmund to Leipzig Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Dortmund to Leipzig is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 31 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Dortmund to Leipzig boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Dortmund to Leipzig is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Dortmund to Leipzig Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 27 min
7 hrs 57 min
00:33
11:48
19
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 27 min
4 hrs 55 min
12:28
17:48
9
Evening trains
5 hrs 19 min
8 hrs 54 min
18:28
20:48
3

Trains on Dortmund - Leipzig Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
4 hrs 49 min
$68
6
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 27 min
$66
17
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 27 min
$66
7
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 37 min
$128
1