- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Leipzig will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bremen for Leipzig on Wed, Aug 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €168.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €324 Average price | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Leipzig:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Leipzig costing on average €42.
A bus is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Leipzig costing on average €324.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
The journey is about 4m faster (4h 4m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€42 vs €54). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Leipzig trains for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 · ICE 509 | Delayed 7:21 AM 9:17 AMBremen Hbf | 4h29 | 11:58 AM 11:58 AMLeipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
![]() | 5:09 AM Bremen | 4h06 | 9:15 AM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:09 AM Bremen | 4h22 | 10:31 AM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Bremen | 4h05 | 11:14 AM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:17 AM Bremen | 4h58 | 2:15 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Bremen | 4h02 | 2:17 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Bremen | 8h27 | 7:12 PM Leipzig | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bremen to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen to Leipzig 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 Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bremen to Leipzig trains use the Bremen Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Use this guide to compare Bremen and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Hbf 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 options include: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Bremen Neustadt is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Neustadt 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 options include: Burgerme, Pachamama, Novazena, Cafe & Bar Celona
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Neustadt. ATMs are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Neustadt. Information desks are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadt Bremen, Ibis Styles Bremen Altstadt, Westfalia, Hotel ÜberFluss.
Bremen-Oslebshausen is 8 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen-Oslebshausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pamukkale Döner Imbiss, McDonald's, Cafe Schnack, Asia-Phönix
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Oslebshausen. ATMs are available at Bremen-Oslebshausen.
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Oslebshausen. Information desks are available at Bremen-Oslebshausen.
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Oslebshausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bremen-Oslebshausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bremen-Oslebshausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Oslebshausen.
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 options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Weinstock, Auerbachs Keller
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, Leipzig Marriott Hotel, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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