The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 929 · ICE 8898:02 PM4h29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:31 AMLeipzig Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 9088:02 PM4h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:04 AMLeipzig Hbf$421One-way2 transfers
ICE 1021 · ICE 90410:02 PM6h01Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:03 AMLeipzig Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
ICE 221 · ICE 677 · IC 6040910:15 PM6h50Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:05 AMLeipzig Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
ICE 729 · ICE 9087:41 PM4h23Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:04 AMLeipzig Hbf$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 627 · ICE 25981:41 PM3h29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:10 PMLeipzig Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 1517 · ICE 25981:35 PM3h35Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:10 PMLeipzig Hbf$981One-way1 transfer
ICE 921 · ICE 15556:47 AM3h44Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:31 AMLeipzig Hbf$1121One-way1 transfer
24325+
15517 · ICE 75910:46 AM3h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1521One-way2 transfers
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15521 · ICE 165112:46 PM3h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1281One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf costing on average $161 (€132).
Other travel options to Leipzig Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 3h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€70) compared to roughly $72 (€59) 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 Deutsche Bahn, 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.
Live departures
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · ICE 1555 | Delayed 4:47 AM 6:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h44 | 8:34 AM 8:34 AMLeipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · ICE 932 | Delayed 5:59 AM 7:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 11:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · ICE 2597 | Delayed 7:02 AM 8:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24319+ 15513 · ICE 2597 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 930 | Delayed 7:49 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 1:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 759 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24325+ 15517 · ICE 759 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1515 · ICE 838 | On time 11:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h56 | 3:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · ICE 838 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 3:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24331+ 15521 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1517 · ICE 2298 | On time 1:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h35 | 5:10 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · ICE 2298 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h29 | 5:10 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24339+ 15525 · ICE 1653 | On time 2:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1519 · ICE 834 | On time 3:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h56 | 7:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 · ICE 834 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 7:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24365+ 15529 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1611 · ICE 832 | On time 5:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h56 | 9:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725 · ICE 832 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 9:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 · ICE 1567 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24357+ 15533 · ICE 1567 | 6:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 729 · ICE 908 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h23 | 12:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 908 | On time 8:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h02 | 12:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 929 · ICE 889 | On time 8:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h29 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 · ICE 904 | On time 8:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h22 | 4:03 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24367+ ICE 1021 · ICE 904 | On time 9:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h17 | 4:03 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 617 · IC 60409 | On time 10:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h14 | 5:05 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
ICE 827 · ICE 804 · S5 | On time 4:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h49 | 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521 · ICE 934 | On time 5:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h53 | 9:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · ICE 932 | On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h50 | 11:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 1:09 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Leipzig Hbf from $20 (€16). 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Leipzig Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 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
