--- title: "Leipzig train stations | EveryRail" description: "Leipzig Hbf has ICE, IC, FlixTrain and regional trains; its S-Bahn platforms below are Leipzig Hbf (tief), one stop from Leipzig Markt." image: "https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-media/v2-cities/leipzig/featured-pexels-38330117-20261009-claude.jpg" --- [Home]()[Germany]()Leipzig [Home]()[Germany]()Leipzig **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About train stations in Leipzig]() - [Where to book]() - [Train stations in Leipzig]() - [Find places to stay in Leipzig]() - [Frequently asked questions]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Train stations in Leipzig Leipzig Hbf has ICE, IC, FlixTrain and regional trains; its S-Bahn platforms below are Leipzig Hbf (tief), one stop from Leipzig Markt. ![The Neues Rathaus in Leipzig, a large historic town hall with a central tower, seen from its cobbled square]() Stations 7 Primary station [Leipzig Hbf]() Passenger operators 4 Leipzig Hbf is the station for nearly every journey: ICE, IC, FlixTrain and regional trains all stop there, and the city centre starts just outside the hall. The S-Bahn platforms underneath it appear in timetables as Leipzig Hbf (tief). ## Arriving at Leipzig Hbf The station stands on Willy-Brandt-Platz in the middle of the city. Long-distance trains and most regional trains use the upper platforms. The S-Bahn leaves from platforms 1 and 2 underground, reached by escalator or lift from the main hall; follow the signs for S-Bahn and City-Tunnel. Leipzig Hbf (tief) is that lower level, not a separate station across town. Luggage lockers are at the entrance to the S-Bahn station. ## Trains from Leipzig Hbf The fastest ICE reaches Berlin Hbf in 1 hour 14 minutes and Dresden Hbf in 1 hour 5 minutes. Frankfurt (Main) Hbf takes 2 hours 55 minutes, with up to 17 direct trains a day. Munich Hbf takes 3 hours 12 minutes, with a direct ICE about every hour, and Hamburg Hbf also takes 3 hours 12 minutes, with up to 10 direct trains a day. Many ICE services to the south-west run via Erfurt and Fulda. These times apply to the timetable valid until 12 December 2026. FlixTrain also runs from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin and Hamburg on most days of the week. A EuroCity leaves for Prague at 05:49 via Dresden, Děčín and Ústí nad Labem and reaches Praha hl.n. at 09:25, daily until 12 December 2026. The Nightjet NJ 408 leaves at 23:49 on most nights for Frankfurt (Main) Süd, Karlsruhe, Basel and Zürich HB, arriving at 09:05, with sleeping and couchette cars. Regional trains fill in the rest. DB Regio runs the RE 50 Saxonia-Express to Dresden, which takes 1 hour 34 minutes, and the RE 10 to Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder). Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn runs the RE 6 to Chemnitz and the RB 110 towards Döbeln. ## From the station to the old town Leipzig Markt is one stop from the platforms below the hall, about a minute by S-Bahn. A single ticket within Leipzig costs €3.80 and is valid for one hour. The €2.50 short-trip ticket is not valid in the City-Tunnel, so it does not work for this hop. Trams 3, 4, 7 and 15 also run past the station, and the centre is close enough on foot that many visitors skip the ride altogether. Tickets are sold at machines at the stops and in trams, and in the LeipzigMOVE and MOOVME apps. ## The other stations Leipzig Markt and Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz are City-Tunnel stops served only by the S-Bahn, and they are the closest to the old town. Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof is the next stop on the same tunnel line, also S-Bahn only. Leipzig Messe is the stop for the trade fair, served by the S2, S5 and S5X and about 5 minutes from the main station; tram 16 runs to the Messegelände stop as well. Leipzig/Halle Flughafen is on the S5 and S5X, which together run every 30 minutes and take 12 minutes from Leipzig Hbf. The trains stop beneath the terminal, with lifts and escalators up to check-in, and some IC trains call there too. ## Tickets and the Deutschlandticket The Deutschlandticket costs €63 a month. It covers regional trains, the S-Bahn, trams and buses, so it works for the City-Tunnel, Messe and the airport. It does not cover ICE, IC, EC or FlixTrain. It is a subscription, but you can take it for one month if you cancel by the 10th of that month. ## Rail passes and reservations As of October 2026, an Interrail Pass covers ICE and IC trains in Germany, where a seat reservation is optional and costs €5.50 in second class or €6.90 in first. The Nightjet to Zürich is covered by the Global Pass only, not by a One Country Pass for Germany, and it needs a paid reservation priced by berth and date. Regional trains and the S-Bahn need no reservation, but riding the S-Bahn on a pass counts as a travel day. FlixTrain is not included in the pass. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. 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[Official website]() - [ÖBB]() ÖBB is Austria's national railway, with Railjet high-speed and Nightjet sleeper services plus regional trains across Austria and neighbouring countries. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Train stations in Leipzig [![Map showing the location of Leipzig Hbf]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()![Deutsche Bahn]()![Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn]()![Flixtrain]()Main stationLeipzig Hbf0.9 km from the city centreLeipzig Hbf is the main railway station in Leipzig, served by Flixtrain, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof1.3 km from the city centreLeipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, 1.9 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig Hbf (tief)]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig Hbf (tief)0.7 km from the city centreLeipzig Hbf (tief) is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, next to this station.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig Markt]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig Markt0.0 km from the city centreLeipzig Markt is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, 0.9 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig Messe]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig Messe6.3 km from the city centreLeipzig Messe is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, 5.5 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz0.6 km from the city centreLeipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, 1.4 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Leipzig/Halle Flughafen]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()Leipzig/Halle Flughafen14 km from the city centreLeipzig/Halle Flughafen is a railway station in Leipzig, served by Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Leipzig Hbf, 14 km away.]() ## Find places to stay in Leipzig [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Leipzig**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Leipzig Hbf (tief)? It is the underground S-Bahn level of the main station, on platforms 1 and 2. Use the escalators or lifts marked S-Bahn and City-Tunnel from the main hall. ICE, IC and most regional trains leave from the platforms above. ### How do I get from Leipzig Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Airport? Take the S5 or S5X from the underground platforms. Together they run every 30 minutes and take 12 minutes, and the trains stop beneath the terminal with lifts to check-in. ### How long is the train from Leipzig to Berlin? The fastest direct ICE takes 1 hour 14 minutes. FlixTrain also runs the route, with the quickest trains taking about 1 hour 15 minutes. ### Is there a night train from Leipzig? Yes. The Nightjet NJ 408 leaves Leipzig Hbf at 23:49 on most nights and reaches Zürich HB at 09:05, with sleeping and couchette cars and a compulsory reservation. It is not included in a One Country Pass for Germany. The Prague EuroCity leaves at 05:49, so it is a morning train, not a night one. ### Which station is closest to the Leipzig trade fair? Leipzig Messe, about 5 minutes from the main station on the S2, S5 or S5X. Tram 16 also runs to the Messegelände stop. ## Other destinations in Germany - [Train stations in Aachen]() - [Train stations in Bamberg]() - [Train stations in Berlin]() - [Train stations in Bremen]() - [Train stations in Cologne]() - [Train stations in Dortmund]() - [Train stations in Dresden]() - [Train stations in Düsseldorf]() - [Train stations in Frankfurt]() - [Train stations in Freiburg im Breisgau]() - [Train stations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen]() - [Train stations in Hamburg]() - [Train stations in Hannover]() - [Train stations in Heidelberg]() - [Train stations in Lübeck]() - [Train stations in Munich]() - [Train stations in Nuremberg]() - [Train stations in Regensburg]() - [Train stations in Rothenburg ob der Tauber]() - [Train stations in Stuttgart]() - [Train stations in Weimar]() - [Train stations in Würzburg]() ## Rail passes for Germany - [Interrail in Germany]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/germany/leipzig/#webpage", "name": "Train stations in Leipzig", "description": "Stations: 7. 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