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Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Major fine arts museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary artists, housed in a striking glass cube in the city center.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Leipzig will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrain · FlixTrain
ICE 847 · IC 2441
ICE 623 · ICE 690
ICE 621 · ICE 930 · ICE 508
ICE 103 · ICE 25 · ICE 692
ICE 623 · ICE 690
ICE 529 · ICE 692
ICE 621 · ICE 759Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $531 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leipzig:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leipzig costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $489 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Leipzig costing on average $531 (€427).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (5h 39m by train vs 5h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $88 (€71) compared to roughly $83 (€67) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Leipzig trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 545 · IC 2037 | Delayed 7:59 AM 8:48 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 5h27 | 2:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 690 | Delayed 7:30 AM 9:22 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 5h52 | 3:14 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 219+ 25013+ ICE 690 | On time 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 3:14 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26810 · ICE 1515 · ICE 690 | Delayed 9:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h29 | 1:12 PM 1:12 PMLeipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 847 · IC 2441 | Delayed 8:10 AM 9:50 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 5h27 | 3:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · ICE 838 · ICE 506 | On time 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h42 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · 4259 · ICE 838 · ICE 506 | Delayed 8:50 AM 10:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 5h17 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 547 · IC 2039 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h27 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h11 | 6:49 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h37 | 1:15 AM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h47 | 1:25 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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ICE 529 · ICE 692 | On time 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h51 | 1:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 25 · ICE 692 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h46 | 1:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 545 · IC 2037 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h27 | 2:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · ICE 690 | On time 9:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h04 | 3:14 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 621 · ICE 930 · ICE 508 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h42 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 621 · ICE 759 | On time 9:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h09 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary artists, housed in a striking glass cube in the city center.
Museum on German history since 1945, especially everyday life in East Germany and reunification, with strong permanent exhibitions in a central location.
Compact but excellent museum on Johann Sebastian Bach, located beside St. Thomas Church and featuring manuscripts, instruments, and interactive exhibits.
Historic market square framed by major civic buildings, lively year-round and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Elegant historic shopping arcade famous for architecture, atmosphere, and connections to Auerbachs Keller; highly photogenic and central.
Large central square surrounded by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings, showing Leipzig’s monumental urban character.
A classic Leipzig vegetable dish of peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, traditionally enriched with crayfish tails and butter. It is the city’s signature specialty.
A famous Leipzig pastry made from shortcrust with a sweet filling of almonds, nuts and jam. It replaced the historic bird dish and is now an iconic local sweet.
A traditional top-fermented sour wheat beer from the Leipzig region, known for its slightly salty, coriander-spiced taste. It is one of the area’s most distinctive drinks.
Traditional Leipzig restaurant and beer tavern serving Saxon specialties in a historic courtyard setting. A reliable choice for regional food and local atmosphere.
Well-known higher-end restaurant with panoramic city views, offering modern German and international cooking in an elegant setting.
Historic vaulted restaurant inside Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon dishes and its long association with Goethe. Atmospheric and very established.
Generally moderate by German standards: public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels during fairs and events can be pricier.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants by stating the total when paying.
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