The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Berlin
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €13
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €48
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 8 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 1 h 13 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 75
- Distance
- 150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Berlin will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €13.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 75 trains from Leipzig to Berlin, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
FlixTrain8:45 AM 1h15 Leipzig Hbf 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf €13 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixTrain8:45 AM 1h42 Leipzig Hbf 10:27 AM Berlin Spandau €13 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixTrain8:45 AM 1h08 Leipzig Hbf 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station €13 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 50010:12 PM 1h17 Leipzig Hbf 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf €20 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 604095:36 AM 1h46 Leipzig Hbf 7:22 AM Berlin Hbf €20 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixTrain8:45 AM 1h08 Leipzig Hbf 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station €13 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 12062:51 PM 1h14 Leipzig Hbf 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf €54 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 906:51 PM 1h14 Leipzig Hbf 8:05 PM Berlin Hbf €40 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 8067:16 AM 1h14 Leipzig Hbf 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf €54 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixTrain8:45 AM 1h15 Leipzig Hbf 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf €13 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Berlin
Trains from Leipzig to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Leipzig to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S5 · 16342 · ICE 1541 | Delayed 12:07 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h32 | 4:39 AM 4:39 AMBerlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5 · 16342 · ICE 1541 · 3704 | 12:07 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h28 | 5:35 AM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 3 changes | |
S3 · S8 · 3342 | 1:12 AM Leipzig Markt | 5h06 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · S8 · 3342 | 1:15 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 5h03 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5 · ICE 904 | Delayed 4:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h31 | 5:30 AM 5:30 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S1 · IC 60409 | Delayed 5:24 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h58 | 6:22 AM 6:22 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 606 | On time 5:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 606 | On time 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 698 | 6:19 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h47 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · ICE 698 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h44 | 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2044 · ICE 1272 | Delayed 6:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h59 | 6:15 AM 6:15 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 806 | On time 6:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h31 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 806 | On time 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h14 | 8:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 1104 | On time 7:29 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h54 | 9:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 604 | On time 7:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 9:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 604 | On time 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 9:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h08 | 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h15 | 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h42 | 10:27 AM Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 696 | On time 8:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h34 | 10:33 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 696 | On time 9:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 10:33 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 378 | On time 9:29 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 11:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 378 | On time 9:32 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 11:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 602 | On time 9:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 11:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · IC 2048 · ICE 802 | On time 10:09 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h56 | 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 602 | On time 10:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 11:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2048 · ICE 802 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h42 | 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 1602 | On time 10:29 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h55 | 12:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 694 | On time 10:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h34 | 12:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 694 | On time 11:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 12:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 376 | On time 11:29 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 1:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 376 | On time 11:32 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 1:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 600 | On time 11:59 AM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · IC 2440 · ICE 800 | On time 12:09 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h56 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 600 | On time 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2440 · ICE 800 | On time 12:23 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h42 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 1600 | 12:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h55 | 2:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 692 | On time 12:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h34 | 2:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 692 | On time 1:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 2:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 374 | On time 1:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 3:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 374 | On time 1:32 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 3:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 508 | On time 1:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 508 | On time 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · ICE 1206 | 2:39 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h26 | 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1206 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h14 | 4:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 690 | On time 2:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h34 | 4:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 690 | On time 3:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 4:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 372 | On time 3:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 5:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 372 | On time 3:32 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 5:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 506 | On time 3:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · IC 2444 · ICE 706 | On time 4:09 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h56 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 506 | On time 4:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2444 · ICE 706 | On time 4:23 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h42 | 6:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 1506 | On time 4:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h55 | 6:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 598 | On time 4:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h33 | 6:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 598 | On time 5:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h16 | 6:32 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 370 | On time 5:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 7:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 370 | On time 5:32 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 7:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 504 | On time 5:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 504 | On time 6:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · ICE 90 | On time 6:39 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h26 | 8:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 90 | On time 6:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h14 | 8:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5X · ICE 596 | On time 6:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h34 | 8:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 596 | On time 7:16 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 8:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 · ICE 278 | On time 7:29 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h48 | 9:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 278 | On time 7:32 PM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 1h45 | 9:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S5X · ICE 502 | On time 7:59 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h30 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · IC 2448 · ICE 702 | On time 8:09 PM Leipzig Markt | 1h56 | 10:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 502 | On time 8:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h17 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2448 · ICE 702 | On time 8:23 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1h42 | 10:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
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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.
FlixTrain
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leipzig and Berlin
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Leipzig to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Berlin
Most Leipzig to Berlin trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leipzig station do trains to Berlin leave from?
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Getting to Leipzig Markt from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Markt train station facilities and services
Leipzig Markt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Which Berlin station do trains from Leipzig arrive at?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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