The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Vienna
Cheapest price
52S$
Average price
148S$
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Vienna will cost around 148S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 52S$.
To travel from Leipzig to Vienna you need to make at least 2 changes.
EC 459 · EC 103+
RJ 2775:49 AM8h00Leipzig Hbf1:49 PMVienna Hbf52 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 905 · ICE 12112:04 AM10h43Leipzig Hbf12:47 PMVienna Hbf63 S$1One-way1 change
EC 1213+
ICE 5015:41 AM9h06Leipzig Hbf2:47 PMVienna Hbf63 S$1One-way1 change
RE50 · RJX 2516:00 AM8h49Leipzig Hbf2:49 PMVienna Hbf68 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2445+
RJ 175+
EC 20711:39 AM8h10Leipzig Hbf7:49 PMVienna Hbf78 S$1One-way2 changes
EC 459 · EC 103+
RJ 2775:49 AM8h00Leipzig Hbf1:49 PMVienna Hbf52 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJX 679:27 AM8h05Leipzig Hbf5:32 PMVienna Hbf140 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 1568 · ICE 1009 · RJX 2611:27 PM8h05Leipzig Hbf9:32 PMVienna Hbf140 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+
RJX 679:27 AM8h05Leipzig Hbf5:32 PMVienna Hbf249 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJX 6911:27 AM8h05Leipzig Hbf7:32 PMVienna Hbf140 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Leipzig to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 27S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 27S$, and a flight costs an average of 219S$.
Distance: 451 km
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Live departures
Leipzig to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Vienna trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1205+ RJX19937 | Delayed 2:34 PM 3:18 PMLeipzig Hbf | 9h17 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1101 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | Delayed 2:34 PM 3:18 PMLeipzig Hbf | 8h45 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 1101+ RJ 1293+ IC 843 | Delayed 2:34 PM 3:18 PMLeipzig Hbf | 8h45 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
ICE 905 · ICE 1211 | 2:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 10h43 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 905+ RE1 · RJX 61 | 2:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h28 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 501+ EC 1213 | 5:41 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h06 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 459+ RJ 277+ EC 103 | 5:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h00 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE50 · RJX 251 | 6:00 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h49 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1501+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 6:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 2595 · ICE 703+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h14 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h36 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJX 67 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+ RJX 67 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · EC 1217 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505+ 79023+ RJX 19915 | On time 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 837 · ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h24 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 837 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h09 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007+ RJX 69 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2445+ RJ 175+ EC 207 | 11:39 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h10 | 7:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 507+ RJX 261 | On time 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h37 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 507+ RE5+ IC 747 | 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 9h08 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 507+ RE5 · RJX19957 | 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h37 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ ICE 211 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1507+ DB S3+ ICE 211 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 1568 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h05 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 509 · EC 1219 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h52 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Vienna
Trains from Leipzig to Vienna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 52S$ but you can travel from only 27S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 451 km distance in 7h 37m.
Distance 451 km |
Average train duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price 52S$ |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, EuroNight from Leipzig to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, EuroNight trains will get you between Leipzig and Vienna from 27S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
EuroNight
FAQs: Leipzig to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Vienna
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
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